Robert K. Longstaff respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through robertklongstaff.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with this website, including when you:

Join the Valley of Shadows pre-order or release notification list

Subscribe to the Robert K. Longstaff newsletter

Request access to promotional or preview content

Submit a contact form

Request information about book club visits, appearances, or other events

Otherwise communicate through the website

Information you provide may include your:

First and last name

Email address

Information entered into forms or messages

Communication and subscription preferences

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the website.

Pre-Order and Release Notifications

Visitors may choose to join the notification list for Valley of Shadows.

Submitting the notification form does not constitute a purchase, paid order, or guarantee of book availability unless expressly stated otherwise. Information submitted through this form may be used to provide updates concerning Valley of Shadows, including publication information, availability, release announcements, excerpts, and related author communications.

Subscribers may also receive access to promotional content, including preview chapters or excerpts.

Newsletter and Email Communications

If you voluntarily subscribe to an email list, we may use the email address you provide to send communications concerning Robert K. Longstaff, Valley of Shadows, future publications, author news, excerpts, events, and related content.

Email subscribers may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in an email or by contacting us directly.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

Provide information or content you request

Send newsletter communications

Provide book release and availability updates

Deliver excerpts or other promotional content

Respond to inquiries

Communicate regarding book clubs, appearances, or events

Maintain and improve the website

Understand general website usage and engagement

Protect the website from spam, fraud, or misuse

We do not sell your personal information.

Email Marketing and Hostinger Reach

This website may use Hostinger Reach and other Hostinger services to collect subscriber information, maintain mailing lists, and send automated or marketing emails.

Information submitted through applicable website forms may therefore be processed and stored through Hostinger's systems in order to provide these services.

Substack

This website may contain links to Robert K. Longstaff's Substack publication.

If you choose to visit or subscribe through Substack, information you provide to Substack is subject to Substack's own privacy practices and terms. Robert K. Longstaff's website does not control how third-party websites process information collected directly through their services.

Website Analytics and Cookies

This website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, and performance.

These technologies may collect certain technical information automatically, such as:

Browser or device type

General geographic information derived from an IP address

Pages visited

Referring websites

Dates and times of visits

General website interaction and performance information

This information may be used to understand website performance, improve the visitor experience, and maintain website security.

Your browser may allow you to limit or disable certain cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, Substack, booksellers, publishers, or other services.

When you leave this website, your activity may be governed by the privacy policies and terms of those third parties. We encourage visitors to review those policies when providing personal information to another service.

How We Protect Information

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information collected through the website.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use appropriate care when transmitting information online.

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the services described in this policy, maintain subscriber records, comply with applicable obligations, resolve disputes, or protect legitimate business interests.

If you unsubscribe from marketing communications, certain information may be retained as necessary to honor and document your unsubscribe request.

Your Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information under applicable privacy laws.

You may contact us to request information about personal data associated with you, request correction or deletion where applicable, or withdraw consent to receive marketing communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in those communications.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, or applicable requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or personal information associated with this website may be directed to:

Rook Marketing, LLC

rookmarketinginfo@gmail.com