Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 16, 2026
Kelliann Nelson and Black Hearts Press respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit KelliannNelson.com (the “Website”), how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you:
- subscribe to the newsletter;
- contact us through the Website or by email;
- enter a giveaway, promotion, or similar reader activity; or
- otherwise choose to provide information to us.
The Website does not currently sell products directly, process payments, allow visitor accounts, accept visitor comments, or permit visitors to upload content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and general usage information.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors find and use the Website. Google may collect and process information according to its own privacy practices and technologies.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the Website may be used to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
- provide requested information or respond to inquiries;
- deliver newsletters and other communications you have requested;
- understand Website traffic and usage;
- administer reader promotions or giveaways, when applicable;
- maintain the security and integrity of the Website; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to the Kelliann Nelson mailing list, your information may be processed through Flodesk, our email marketing service provider.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.
Transactional or individually requested communications, such as responses to inquiries, may still be sent when appropriate.
Cookies and Analytics
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for necessary website functions and, with your consent where required, for analytics, performance, and other optional functions.
We use a cookie consent-management tool that allows visitors to accept or reject optional cookies and manage their cookie preferences. Necessary cookies required for basic Website functionality may remain active.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors find and interact with the Website. Analytics may include information such as pages visited, traffic sources, browser or device information, and general usage patterns.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preferences control available on the Website. You may also control certain cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party services used in connection with the Website may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including booksellers, social media platforms, newsletter services, and other publishing-related resources.
When you follow a link to another website, that third party’s privacy practices apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.
Links to booksellers are provided so readers can obtain additional information about books or purchase them from those third-party retailers. KelliannNelson.com does not currently process book purchases or payment information directly.
BookFunnel and Reader Services
From time to time, readers may be directed to third-party services such as BookFunnel for delivery of reader materials, promotional content, advance copies, or similar publishing activities.
Information submitted directly to those services is subject to their respective privacy practices.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information under our control. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
The Website does not currently collect or process payment-card information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide requested communications or services, and to satisfy applicable legal or business requirements.
Newsletter subscriber information may be retained until you unsubscribe or the information is otherwise removed in accordance with our mailing-list practices.
Your Privacy Choices
You may:
- unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link contained in any marketing email;
- manage optional cookie preferences using the cookie preferences control on the Website;
- adjust cookie settings through your browser;
- request information about personal information you have provided to us; or
- request correction or deletion of personal information under our control, subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate recordkeeping needs.
Privacy requests may be submitted through the Website’s Contact page.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights concerning their personal information under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on the law and circumstances, these rights may include the right to request information about personal information collected, request correction or deletion, and obtain information concerning certain disclosures or uses.
We do not sell personal information.
California residents wishing to make a privacy-related request may contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected through the Website, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, technology, or applicable requirements.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Contact page at KelliannNelson.com or by mail:
Black Hearts Press / Kelliann Nelson
18685 Main Street
Ste 101 – 203
Huntington Beach, CA 92648