Privacy Policy
maggielilybooks.com | Last updated: May 2026
Privacy Policy
maggielilybooks.com | Last updated: May 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Maggie M. Lily. Our website address is https://maggielilybooks.com.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your name and email address through forms powered by Zoho Campaigns.
We use this information to send updates about new books, promotions, bonus content, special offers, and other news related to Maggie M. Lily and Love Buffalo Press.
We use a confirmation process (double opt-in) to verify newsletter subscriptions. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email we send.
Information submitted through newsletter signup forms may be stored and processed by Zoho Campaigns for email marketing and subscriber management purposes. Zoho’s privacy policy is available at https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen option cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
Embedded Content and External Links
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or links to other websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly, and those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions.
This website links to Payhip (https://payhip.com) for the purchase of digital products. When you click a purchase link, you will be taken to Payhip’s website, which operates under its own privacy policy available at https://payhip.com/privacy.
We do not collect or store your payment information. Any purchase data is handled entirely by Payhip.
Advertising and Tracking
This website uses the Meta Pixel, a tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.
The Meta Pixel collects information about visits to this website, including pages viewed and actions taken on the site. This information may be used to measure advertising effectiveness, build custom audiences, and show relevant advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
You can manage Meta advertising preferences through your Facebook account settings or learn more about online advertising choices at https://www.aboutads.info.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share data with the following third-party services:
- Zoho Campaigns — email list management, newsletter delivery, and subscriber management
- Meta Platforms — website visitor data shared through the Meta Pixel for advertising purposes
- Payhip — purchase transactions processed on their platform
- Gravatar (Automattic) — anonymized email hashes used for comment profile pictures
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Email subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe from our mailing list.
For registered users, personal information is stored in your user profile and can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time, except for information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site, have left comments, or have subscribed to our email list, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
You may also request that we erase your personal data. To make either request, please contact us through the website.
This does not include data we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
For visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, additional rights may apply under GDPR, including the right to access, correct, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor data may be sent to the following service providers:
- Zoho Campaigns (email platform)
- Meta Platforms (advertising and analytics)
- Payhip (purchase transactions)
- Gravatar/Automattic (comment avatars)
Some of these services may process data outside your country of residence.
Visitor comments may also be checked through an automated spam detection service.