A. Hold Author Website Privacy Policy

Your privacy is extremely important to A. Hold, Queer Romance Author. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit ahold-author.com and how that information is used.

We collect information primarily through two methods:

• Information You Voluntarily Provide (Direct Collection): This includes any personal data you willingly submit to us via email or third-party forms.
  
  • Newsletter Sign-ups: When you sign up for my newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. This is used solely to send you news, updates, and promotional content related to my books, like Lost Darlings.
  • Email Correspondence: If you email me at TheAuthor@ahold-author.com or use a contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your specific inquiry.
  • Application Data (Beta Reader, ARC Reviewer, Street Team): We collect the necessary contact and preference data for all applications via Google Forms, a third-party service. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Google's separate Privacy Policy governs the initial collection and security of the data on that form. Once the data is downloaded from Google Forms for selection, it is stored securely by A. Hold for the duration of the relevant team cycle.
• Information Collected Automatically (Indirect Collection): When you browse the website, standard analytical data is collected to help us improve the site and content.
  
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the site, such as pages viewed and the duration of your visit.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that track your preferences and site usage. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

We use the collected data for the following legitimate business purposes:

• To operate and maintain ahold-author.com.
• To communicate with you directly via email to respond to inquiries and process requests.
• To send periodic emails regarding book releases (Lost Darlings, Our Loves), promotions, and author updates.
• To analyze website usage and improve the content and structure of the website.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to anyone. We only share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email marketing providers who handle the newsletter distribution). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Erasure (The Right to Be Forgotten): Request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., if you are no longer applying for a team).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link provided at the bottom of every email.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact us at TheAuthor@ahold-author.com if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.

Policy last updated: October 4, 2025.