Introduction
Welcome to stellasacademy.com (“the Site”), operated by Phoenix Publishing, a DBA of MWN LLC, based in Utah, United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site. We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide voluntarily — such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, request an advance review copy (ARC), or sign up for notifications about new book releases.
- Automatically collected information — when you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies — we may use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics about Site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To process ARC requests and deliver advance review copies
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our books and publications (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns so we can improve the user experience
- To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Our Site may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, form processing, and email delivery. These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies. Third-party services we may use include Netlify (hosting and form processing), Cloudflare (DNS and security), Google Analytics, email marketing services, and social media platforms linked from the Site.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Children’s Privacy
While our books are written for a young adult audience, the Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove that information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly. If you wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, please reach out using the contact information below and we will respond in a timely manner.
Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to external websites, including online retailers such as Amazon and Bookshop.org, social media platforms, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: