Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Last Updated: July 7, 2025

Introduction

Desert Life Media, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.desertlifemedia.com, use our services, or interact with us through social media, email, or other communications.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information:

Name, email address, and message content when you contact us through our contact forms
Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
Name and email when you create an account for purchases or downloads

Purchase Information:

Information necessary to process book purchases through our authorized retailers (Book Funnel, etc.)
We do not directly collect or store payment information - this is handled by our third-party payment processors

Communication Preferences:

Your preferences for receiving marketing communications
Feedback, reviews, or testimonials you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage Data:

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
Date and time of visits and user interactions

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience
Analytics data to understand website performance and user behavior
Social media cookies when you interact with our social media content

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Website Operations:

To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
To process and fulfill book purchases and downloads
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Communications:

To send you newsletters, blog updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
To notify you about new book releases, author events, and special offers
To send important updates about our services or policy changes

Analytics and Improvement:

To analyze website usage and improve user experience
To understand reader preferences and develop better content
To optimize our marketing efforts and website performance

Legal and Security:

To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
To prevent fraud and ensure website security
To enforce our Terms of Use

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers:

Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email marketing)
Book distribution platforms (Book Funnel) for purchase fulfillment
Payment processors for transaction handling (we do not store payment information)

Legal Requirements:

When required by law, court order, or government request
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
In connection with legal proceedings or investigations

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Email Communications:

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
You can update your email preferences by contacting us directly

Cookies:

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality

Access and Correction:

You can request access to the personal information we have about you
You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

California Privacy Rights:

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
You may request disclosure of information sharing and opt-out of sales (though we do not sell personal information)

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Book retailers and distribution platforms
Author personal websites and social media
Other Christian fiction publishers or resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information you provide to us will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Social Media

When you interact with our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.), your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms. We may use publicly available information from your social media interactions for marketing and engagement purposes.

Newsletter and Marketing

Email Marketing:

We use reputable email marketing services to send newsletters and promotional content
Your email address will only be used for the purposes you've consented to
We track email open rates and click-through rates to improve our communications

Blog and Content Updates:

Subscribers receive notifications of new blog posts and author updates
You can modify your subscription preferences at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

The nature of the information and how it's used
Legal and regulatory requirements
The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification to subscribers (for material changes)
Providing notice through our website or social media channels

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Desert Life Media, LLC
Email: karen@desertlifemedia.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Use and should be read in conjunction with those terms.