Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting www.amandalapera.com ("we," "us," "our"). Protecting your privacy and personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit our website www.amandalapera.com (the "Site"), subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us. By accessing or using our Site, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically through your use of the Site.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, you may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you submit, such as comments or survey responses

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Operating system
• Pages viewed, referring URL, and timestamps
• Analytics data using cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Services and Content

• Deliver newsletters and updates you request
• Respond to your inquiries or comments

2.2 To Improve Our Services

• Analyze usage trends and preferences
• Maintain and optimize Site performance

2.3 Marketing Purposes

• Send promotional emails about books, events, offers, and news
• With your consent where required by law

3. Newsletter & Email Marketing

By subscribing, you expressly consent to receive emails from us. You can opt out anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at info@adamopress.com. Your data is stored securely and used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:

• Consent, such as newsletter sign-up
• Legitimate interests, such as Site improvement and analytics
• Legal obligation, if required

If you are in the EU, you have rights under GDPR, detailed in section 8.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and to improve the Site. You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share data with service providers who assist with:

• Email delivery and newsletter management, including EmailOctopus
• Website analytics, if enabled
• Hosting services
• Bot, spam, fraud, and abuse prevention, including Google reCAPTCHA

These providers are contractually bound to protect personal information and process it only as needed to provide their services.

7. Newsletter Forms and Bot Protection

Our newsletter sign-up forms are managed through EmailOctopus. When you subscribe, the information you provide, such as your name and email address, is processed through EmailOctopus for newsletter delivery, subscriber management, and related email communications.

Our forms may also use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect the Site from spam, fraud, and abuse. reCAPTCHA may collect technical and usage information, such as device, browser, and interaction data, to provide risk analysis and bot protection.

8. Your Rights

EU Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: info@adamopress.com
Address: Adamo Press, 27068 La Paz Rd., Suite 102, Aliso Viejo, California 92656, USA

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of the sale of your personal data

Please note: We do not sell personal data.

Requests can be submitted to: info@adamopress.com

We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

9. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

11. International Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. When such transfers occur, we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us so we can delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be effective when posted on the Site with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Site Content & Permissions

Text and photography on this Site are © Amanda LaPera unless otherwise credited. Website images may not be reproduced or used without permission, except approved media materials provided for press or event use.

Reading guides may be downloaded, printed, and used for personal, classroom, book club, library, and professional discussion use.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding this policy, contact:

Email: info@adamopress.com

Address: Adamo Press, 27068 La Paz Rd., Suite 102, Aliso Viejo, California 92656, USA

Acknowledgment & Consent

By using our Site or providing your information, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.