Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to MayMaddox.com ("we," "us," or "our"), the official website of author May Maddox. Our website address is: https://maymaddox.com.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

  • Email List Signups: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter

  • Street Team Applications: Name, email address, social media handles, and any additional information you choose to provide in your application

  • ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) Requests: Name, email address, preferred reading formats, and review platform information

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any message content you submit

Information Collected Automatically

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • IP address (anonymized)

  • Pages visited on our website

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General geographic location (country/region level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Email Communications: Send newsletters, book announcements, and updates about May Maddox's work

  • Street Team Management: Coordinate promotional activities, share exclusive content, and communicate with team members

  • ARC Distribution: Provide advance copies of books and follow up on reviews

  • Website Improvement: Analyze website usage to improve user experience and content

  • Customer Service: Respond to inquiries and provide support

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you sign up for our email list, street team, or ARC program

  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and improving our services

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and communicate with you (such as email marketing platforms, website hosting, and analytics services)

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • Business Transfer: In the unlikely event of a business sale or transfer

All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Cookies and Tracking

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your website experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

  • Email List: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Street Team: While you remain an active member

  • ARC Program: For the duration of the program and related promotional activities

  • Website Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained for up to 26 months

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@maymaddox.com
Website: https://maymaddox.com