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PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit Dead Dragonfly Media & Steve Gilmore Books.

Last updated: April 2026

INTRODUCTION

Dead Dragonfly Media and Steve Gilmore Books ("we," "our," or "us") operate the website SteveGilmoreBooks.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, or purchase signed books through our Stripe-powered store.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

When you subscribe to our newsletter (through MailerLite), we collect:

  • Email address
  • First and last name (optional)
  • Subscription preferences and history

SIGNED BOOK PURCHASES

When you purchase signed books through our Stripe-powered store, we may collect:

  • Name and shipping address
  • Email address for order confirmation
  • Billing information (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Order details (books purchased, personalization requests)

AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website or source

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use trusted third-party services to power our website. Each has its own privacy policy:

STRIPE

Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments for signed book purchases. Stripe handles all payment data securely and is PCI-DSS compliant. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of your payment data.

View Stripe Privacy Policy

MAILERLITE

Email Newsletter

We use MailerLite to manage our newsletter subscriptions. Your email address and subscription preferences are stored securely with MailerLite. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.

View MailerLite Privacy Policy

AMAZON

Book Sales & Affiliate Links

Some book purchase links direct to Amazon. When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to Amazon's privacy practices. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to earn fees by linking to Amazon.

View Amazon Privacy Notice

COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our website.

WHAT WE USE

Essential Cookies

Required for site functionality

Analytics

Help us improve our website

Advertising

Relevant offers and recommendations

Preferences

Remember your settings

Note: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • SSL encryption on all pages
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security assessments

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters
  • Object to data processing

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us

POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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