Privacy Policy

Maya Tyler Author Website

 

Effective Date: October 2026

 

Website: https://www.mayatylerauthor.com

 

1. Introduction

 

Maya Tyler is an author based in Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit my website, subscribe to my newsletter, or contact me.

 

2. Information I Collect

 

Newsletter subscriptions

 

When you voluntarily subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address, any name you provide, and your subscription consent and preferences.

 

Direct communications

 

If you contact me, I may collect your name, email address, and information included in your message.

 

Website information

 

My hosting provider, Articulation, processes technical information such as IP addresses, browser details, and pages visited for website operation, security, and server-side statistics.

 

3. How I Use Your Information

 

I use personal information to:

 

  • Send newsletters and manage subscriptions.
  • Respond to reader inquiries.
  • Maintain, secure, and improve my website, including monitoring website activity.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

 

I do not sell personal information or use subscriber information for unrelated marketing.

 

4. Newsletter Subscriptions and Mailchimp

 

My newsletter is managed through Mailchimp, an email marketing service provided by Intuit.

Subscribers voluntarily consent to receive newsletters and may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email. I manually archive unsubscribed contacts rather than delete them, unless deletion is requested, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

 

Newsletter Engagement Tracking

 

Mailchimp tracks email opens and link clicks, which may be associated with individual subscribers. I use this information to understand reader engagement and improve future newsletters.

 

5. Website Hosting and Analytics

 

My website is hosted by Articulation, which provides hosting, security, and server-side visitor statistics without using analytics tracking cookies.

 

I use these statistics and Google Search Console to monitor website traffic, performance, and technical issues.

 

I do not use Google Analytics.

 

6. Cookies and Website Security

 

I do not use advertising or behavioural-tracking cookies on my website.

 

Articulation does not use analytics cookies on public website pages, although its account services may use essential functional and security cookies.

 

Third-party services, including my embedded Mailchimp signup form, may use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

 

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

 

My website contains links to external websites, including book retailers, social media, and other author-related services. These websites have their own privacy practices, which I do not control.

 

Affiliate Links

 

This website participates in the Amazon Associates program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.

 

Amazon may use cookies or similar technologies to track affiliate referrals. Purchases and payment information are handled directly by Amazon under its own privacy policies.

 

8. Sharing Personal Information

 

I do not sell personal information or share subscriber lists with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

 

Personal information is shared with Mailchimp and Articulation as necessary to provide newsletter and website services, or disclosed where required by law.

 

9. International Visitors and Data Processing

 

My service providers, Articulation and Mailchimp, are based in the United States and may process or store personal information outside Canada.

 

Information processed abroad may be subject to foreign laws and disclosure requirements. Visitors may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws.

 

10. Data Retention and Security

 

I retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary or legally required.

 

I take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, although no electronic storage or transmission system is completely secure.

 

11. Your Privacy Rights

 

Depending on applicable laws, you may request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information, and withdraw consent to its use, subject to legal exceptions.

 

For privacy requests or concerns, please contact me using the information below. I may need to verify your identity before responding. You may also contact the appropriate privacy regulator if your concerns remain unresolved.

 

12. Children's Privacy

 

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children without legally required consent. If you believe a child has provided information without appropriate consent, please contact me.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date, and additional notice or consent will be obtained where legally required.

 

14. Contact Information

 

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact Maya Tyler, who is responsible for privacy matters relating to this website.

 

Email: mayatylerauthor@gmail.com