1. Controller and Contact Information

Name: A.V. Pierce
Address: c/o Impressumservice Dein-Impressum, Stettiner Strasse 41, 35410 Hungen, Germany
Email: hello@avpierce.com
Website: https://www.avpierce.com

This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or subscribe to the author newsletter.

2. Data Collected When Visiting This Website

When you access this website, your browser automatically sends certain information to the website’s server. The following data may be collected and temporarily stored in server log files:

• IP address of the requesting device

• Date and time of access

• Pages viewed and files downloaded

• Referring website (referrer URL)

• Browser type and version, operating system

These data are processed to ensure the website functions properly, for security, and for basic usage statistics. Legal basis: Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional, and optimized website.

3. Newsletter / Email Updates (MailerLite)

If you subscribe to my author newsletter, I will use your email address (and, if provided, your name) to send updates about book launches, cover reveals, and behind-the-scenes content.

Newsletter delivery is handled by MailerLite Limited, J. Basanavičiaus 15, LT-03108 Vilnius, Lithuania (“MailerLite”).
MailerLite acts as my data processor according to Article 28 GDPR, and a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is in place.

MailerLite stores your subscription data on EU servers and tracks basic engagement data (such as open and click rates) to help improve future emails.
Legal basis: your consent (Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR).

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link in any newsletter.

For more details, see MailerLite’s privacy policy:
https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

4. Contact Form or Direct Email

If you contact me by email or through a contact form, I will store the personal data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) in order to respond to your inquiry. Legal basis: Article 6 (1)(b) GDPR — necessary to respond to your request.

5. Cookies and Analytics

If this website uses cookies or similar technologies, they are only activated with your consent. You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or, if available, the cookie banner on this site. Legal basis: Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR — consent.

6. Data Retention

Personal data are kept only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.
Newsletter subscription data are deleted when you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15)

• Right to rectification (Art. 16)

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten,” Art. 17)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20)

• Right to object (Art. 21)

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

8. Data Security

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect transmitted data.
Technical and organizational measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of personal data.

9. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy is current as of October 2025.
It may be updated periodically to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.