Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome! I'm M.A. Lakewood, and I respect your privacy. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or sign up for my newsletter.

Information I Collect

When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect:

Your first name
Your last name (optional)
Your email address

I also collect basic technical information automatically through my website host (Wix), such as IP addresses and browsing data, though I don't actively monitor or use this analytics data.

I do not use cookies on this website.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

Send you my newsletter with updates about my books, releases, and writing
Track email open rates to understand what content interests my readers
Communicate with you about my work as an author

Who Has Access to Your Information

Your information is shared only with:

Wix: My website hosting platform
Brevo: My email service provider that sends newsletters and tracks engagement
Team Lakewood: Me and occasionally 2 PAs who help manage communications

I will never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

How Long I Keep Your Information

I retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed to my newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your information is removed from my active mailing list according to Brevo's data retention policies.