Author Kelsie Rae Privacy Notice
Last updated: November 3, 2025
CONTACT
For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data:
Email: authorkelsierae@gmail.com
Data Protection Contact: authorkelsierae@gmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 709122, Sandy UT 84070, United States
COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION
When you visit the Site, we collect certain information about your device, your interaction with the Site, and information necessary to process your purchases. We may also collect additional information if you contact us for customer support.
Information we collect includes:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, time zone)
- Order information (name, billing/shipping address, payment information, email, phone)
- Customer support information
- Cookie data and site interaction data
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR/DSA COMPLIANCE)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional cookies
- Contract Performance: To fulfill your orders and provide digital content
- Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and improving our services
- Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements
SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your information with service providers to help us provide our services and fulfill your orders:
- Shopify: E-commerce platform for processing transactions
- Payment Processors: To securely process your payments
- Shipping Partners: To deliver physical products
- BookFunnel: For digital book delivery and download management (see BookFunnel section below
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity for site improvement
BOOKFUNNEL DISCLOSURE
We use BookFunnel as our digital book delivery service. When you purchase digital books:
Your email address and order information are shared with BookFunnel
BookFunnel creates an account for you to access your digital library
BookFunnel handles the secure delivery and format conversion of your ebooks
BookFunnel's privacy policy applies to their processing: https://bookfunnel.com/privacy
You may manage your BookFunnel preferences directly through their platform
BEHAVIOURAL ADVERTISING
We use targeted advertising services. To opt-out:
- Targeted ads: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out portal
- Facebook/Instagram: Adjust your ad preferences in your account settings
- Google: Visit Google Ad Settings
USING PERSONAL INFORMATION
- We use your information to:
- Provide products and services
- Process payments and fulfill orders
- Send order confirmations and updates
- Respond to customer service requests
- Improve our website and offerings
- Send marketing communications (with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
DATA RETENTION PERIODS
- Order data: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
- Customer account data: Until account deletion request
- Marketing data: Until consent withdrawal
- Cookie data: Per cookie policy (see Cookies section)
- Support tickets: 3 years from last interaction
YOUR RIGHTS (ENHANCED GDPR/DSA)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit processing of your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for marketing or cookies at any time
- To exercise these rights: Email authorkelsierae@gmail.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
We do not use fully automated decision-making that produces legal effects. Fraud detection tools may flag orders for manual review.
EU DIGITAL CONTENT DISCLAIMER
For digital products (eBooks):
- Downloads begin immediately upon purchase completion
- By purchasing, you acknowledge immediate delivery
- You waive your 14-day withdrawal right for digital content
- Digital files are provided in multiple formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF)
- Compatibility varies by device and reading application
COOKIES
We use cookies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics and performance
- Marketing and personalization
Managing Cookies:
- Use our cookie consent banner
- Adjust browser settings
- Click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer
Cookies Necessary for the Functioning of the Store
| Name | Function | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ab | Used in connection with access to admin. | 2y |
| _secure_session_id | Used in connection with navigation through a storefront. | 24h |
| _shopify_country | Used in connection with checkout. | session |
| _shopify_essential | Used in connection with checkout. | 2w |
| _shopify_fs | Used in connection with checkout. | 2w |
| _shopify_m | Used for managing customer privacy settings. | 1y |
| _shopify_s | Used in connection with checkout. | 30min |
| _shopify_sa_p | Used for marketing & referrals. | 30min |
| _shopify_sa_t | Used for marketing & referrals. | 30min |
| _shopify_tm | Used for managing customer privacy settings. | 30min |
| _shopify_tw | Used for managing customer privacy settings. | 2w |
| _shopify_y | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| _tracking_consent | Tracking preferences. | 1y |
| c | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| cart | Used in connection with shopping cart. | 2w |
| cart_currency | Used in connection with shopping cart. | 2w |
| cart_sig | Used in connection with checkout. | 2w |
| cart_ts | Used in connection with checkout. | 2w |
| cart_ver | Used in connection with shopping cart. | 2w |
| checkout | Used in connection with checkout. | 4w |
| checkout_token | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| dynamic_checkout_shown_on_cart | Used in connection with checkout. | 30min |
| hide_shopify_pay_for_checkout | Used in connection with checkout. | session |
| keep_alive | Used in connection with buyer localization. | 2w |
| master_device_id | Used in connection with merchant login. | 2y |
| previous_step | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| remember_me | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| secure_customer_sig | Used in connection with customer login. | 20y |
| shopify_pay | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| shopify_pay_redirect | Used in connection with checkout. | 30 minutes, 3w or 1y depending on value |
| storefront_digest | Used in connection with customer login. | 2y |
| tracked_start_checkout | Used in connection with checkout. | 1y |
| checkout_one_experiment | Used in connection with checkout. | session |
Reporting and Analytics
| Name | Function | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _landing_page | Track landing pages. | 2w |
| _orig_referrer | Track landing pages. | 2w |
| _s | Shopify analytics. | 30min |
| _shopify_d | Shopify analytics. | session |
| _shopify_s | Shopify analytics. | 30min |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. | 30min |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. | 30min |
| _shopify_uniq | Shopify analytics. | 30min |
| _shopify_visit | Shopify analytics. | 30min |
| _y | Shopify analytics. | 1y |
DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred and processed in:
- United States (primary processing)
- Countries where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Service provider compliance certifications
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
CHANGES
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via:
- Website notice
- Email (for registered customers)
COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns about our data practices:
- Contact us at authorkelsierae@gmail.com
- You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- EU residents may contact their national supervisory authority