Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 27, 2026   ·   Operator: HarePress, Mobile, Alabama, United States

HarePress is an independent publishing imprint. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when readers visit this website, contact us, or choose to receive books and updates through participating HarePress author programs.

1. Information we collect

When you contact us or request a free book, join an author newsletter, or participate in a reader promotion, information may include your email address, name (if provided), author or genre interests, signup source, and relevant subscription preferences. Our websites and services may also process technical information such as IP address, browser type, approximate location, visit times, and page interactions.

2. How we use information

We use information to fulfill reader requests; deliver book links and other requested materials; communicate about authors, titles, and offers where you have agreed to receive those messages; answer inquiries; maintain secure and functioning websites; measure aggregate website and email performance; and honor subscription choices.

3. Email choices and consent

We aim to describe email communications clearly at signup. Requesting delivery of a specific book does not, by itself, imply consent to unrelated promotional messages. Where ongoing marketing updates are offered, readers should have a clear opportunity to agree. Every marketing email provides an unsubscribe method. You may also contact us to request changes to your preferences.

4. Service providers

To operate our reader programs, we use third-party tools that may process information on our behalf, including BookFunnel for reader-magnet delivery and promotional signups, Make for authorized workflow connections, and Mautic for mailing-list administration. Email sending may be provided by an approved email delivery provider, including Amazon Simple Email Service if configured. Each provider processes information under its applicable terms and privacy practices.

5. Cookies, analytics, and tracking

Our websites may use essential technologies and analytics tools to understand page activity and improve reader experience. Individual HarePress author websites may use Google Analytics. Where analytics, cookies, or tracking are enabled, applicable consent and opt-out options will be provided as required by law. Browser settings may also allow you to limit cookies.

6. Disclosure and sale of information

We share information with service providers where needed to operate our website, fulfill requested services, or deliver opted-in communications. We do not sell reader email lists. We may disclose information if legally required or necessary to protect our rights and systems.

7. Retention and security

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, maintain accurate preference and suppression records, meet legal obligations, and secure our systems. No electronic system can guarantee absolute security. Access to reader information is limited to authorized administrative purposes.

8. Your choices and requests

You may unsubscribe using the link in a promotional email. You may also ask to access, correct, or delete personal information we maintain about you, subject to applicable legal and operational exceptions. Contact hello@harepress.ink with a privacy request. We may need to confirm your identity before acting.

9. External websites

Our pages may link to author websites, bookstores, and independent delivery platforms. Their privacy practices may differ from ours. We encourage visitors to review those sites' policies.

10. Children

Our publishing newsletters and promotions are intended for general adult readers and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or processing practices. The current version and effective date will be available on this page.

12. Contact

HarePress
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Email: hello@harepress.ink