Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Welcome to ~~darren-simon.com~~ (“Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Darren Simon, Author (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our Website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

Contact us through our Website
Submit a contact form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Request information
Participate in promotions or giveaways (if offered)
Send us an email

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Mailing address (if provided)
Any information you choose to include in your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may automatically be collected, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
Approximate geographic location
Website usage information

This information helps us improve our Website and better understand visitor interests.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Provide information about books, appearances, and events
Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
Improve our Website and visitor experience
Analyze Website traffic
Maintain Website security
Comply with legal obligations

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Browser type
Device information
Approximate geographic location
Referral source

To learn more about how Google uses information, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve Website functionality
Remember visitor preferences
Analyze Website traffic
Improve the visitor experience

Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our Website may include links to third-party services, including:

Book retailers (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other bookstores)
Social media platforms
Event registration services
Embedded videos
Podcast platforms
Email newsletter providers

If you click a link to a third-party website or make a purchase through a third-party retailer, your information is governed by that provider’s privacy policy and terms of service.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party providers.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our Website, including:

Website hosting providers
Email newsletter providers
Website analytics providers
Technology support providers

These providers may use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent where required by law.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.

California residents may request information regarding personal information collected, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of personal information (subject to applicable exceptions), and exercise other rights provided by law.

Do Not Sell or Share

Darren Simon, Author does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Darren Simon, Author

Website: ~~darren-simon.com~~

Please use the contact form or contact information provided on the Website.