Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2026

Welcome to sadiehicks.com, the official website of author Sadie Hicks. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use this website, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Information submitted through the contact form

  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or updates

You are not required to provide personal information to browse this website.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referring websites

  • Date and time of visits

This information is used to understand website traffic and improve the visitor experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Send newsletters, updates, and announcements if you have subscribed

  • Improve website content and performance

  • Process purchases or transactions

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

Email Newsletters

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used to send updates about books, news, events, and other author-related announcements.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails.

Book Sales and Transactions

If books or other products are offered for sale through this website, payment processing may be handled by third-party providers. We do not store complete payment card information on this website.

Please review the privacy policies of any payment processor used during checkout for additional information.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services that collect information on our behalf, including:

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Email newsletter services

  • Payment processors

  • Social media platforms

These providers maintain their own privacy policies and practices.

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so the information can be removed.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information

To make such a request, please contact us using the contact information below.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please use the contact form available on this website.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Friendly Notice: Boggarts, faeries, dragons, and other magical creatures are welcome to read this policy, but only humans can submit legally binding privacy requests. 🐉📜