Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This page explains what information may be collected and how it is used.

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Information Collected

This website may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and any details submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or reader communications.

Basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website analytics may also be collected automatically to improve website performance and user experience.

2. How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to messages or inquiries
Deliver newsletters and bonus content
Provide release updates and ARC opportunities
Improve website functionality and reader experience
Analyze website traffic and engagement

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to the J.S. Bates Reader Circle or other email communications, you may receive newsletters, promotional emails, release announcements, ARC invitations, and bonus content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, monitor traffic, and personalize user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

5. Third Party Services

This website may contain links to third party services including retailers, newsletter providers, analytics platforms, social media services, or external websites. J.S. Bates is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third party platforms.

6. Data Protection

Reasonable efforts are made to protect personal information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information previously submitted through this website, subject to applicable legal obligations.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically without prior notice. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the website contact page.