privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our Site or reader programs:

• Beta Reader & ARC Applications: When you apply to join a Beta Reading or ARC team, we collect your name, email address, preferred reading formats (e.g., Kindle, ePub, PDF), preferred social media/review platform handles (e.g., Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon), and reading preference details.
• Newsletters & Contact Forms: If you subscribe to an email newsletter or contact us, we collect your name and email address.
• Automated Data & Cookies: Like most websites, we may collect non-identifiable technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and page visits) via cookies or analytics tools to understand site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal information collected to:

• Evaluate applications and manage communications for Street team and ARC team rosters.
• Send digital manuscript files, ARC access links, and review reminders to approved applicants.
• Send newsletter updates, release announcements, or promotional materials (only if you opted in).
• Respond to direct queries submitted through contact forms.

3. Data Retention & Confidentiality

• Street & ARC Applicant Data: Information gathered during Beta/ARC onboarding is used solely for team management and distribution of review copies. We do not publicly display applicant contact information.
• Third-Party Providers: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share necessary data with trusted service providers used to run our author services (e.g., email service providers like MailerLite/ConvertKit, ARC delivery platforms like BookSprout or StoryOrigin, and form builders).

4. Cookies & Affiliate Tracking

When you click on an affiliate link on this Site, a cookie may be placed on your web browser by the third-party merchant (e.g., Amazon) to track qualifying purchases for commission purposes. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

5. Your Rights & Unsubscribing

You have the right to:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data we hold about you (including removal from active ARC or Beta reader lists).
• Opt out of newsletters at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any automated email.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to have your applicant data updated or removed, please use the site contact form.

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