Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 6, 2025
At Michael Carter Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit
michaelcarterbooks.com (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
1) Information you provide
- Contact information: such as your name and email address if you subscribe to updates or contact us.
- Message content: details you include when you email us or submit a contact form.
2) Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, time on page, referring pages, and click activity.
- Device/technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location (derived from IP).
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality and analytics (see “Cookies” below).
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected through the Site to:
- Send newsletters or updates only when you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Respond to messages and requests you submit.
- Measure site performance and improve content, structure, and user experience.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations where required.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies to support basic site functions and to understand how visitors use the Site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features.
If you use a cookie consent tool/banner, your choices may control the use of analytics and marketing cookies (where applicable).
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate and improve the Site. These providers may process information under their own privacy policies.
- Email/newsletter provider: manages subscriptions and email delivery.
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics): help us understand site traffic and usage patterns.
- Amazon links: our Site may include links to Amazon. When you click a link, you leave our Site and Amazon may use its own cookies and tracking.
Affiliate disclosure (Amazon)
Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
This does not increase your purchase price.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as the GDPR (EU/EEA) or CCPA/CPRA (California), including:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of certain personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing in some circumstances.
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time (use the unsubscribe link in every email).
To request access, correction, or deletion, contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
If you unsubscribe from our emails, we remove your address from our active mailing list.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information.
Nonetheless, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any updates on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above.
Contact Us
Michael Carter Books
Website: michaelcarterbooks.com
Email: info@michaelcarterbooks.com