Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 18, 2025
Thank you for visiting Ava Ness’s author website. Your privacy is important, and this policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this site.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Ava Ness, a fiction author writing 1920s-inspired cozy mysteries. The website address is:
📍 https://avanessauthor.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We may collect and process the following data:
Email Addresses
If you sign up for the Ava Ness newsletter or claim a free book or audiobook, we collect your email address to send you updates, promotions, and exclusive content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of each email.
Analytics
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve content and functionality. These tools collect anonymized data such as your browser type, time on site, and pages visited.
Contact Form Submissions
If you contact us via the form on the site, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) so we can respond to your inquiry.
Cookies
This site may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used to:
- Send you requested content (e.g. newsletters, free downloads)
- Respond to your messages
- Improve the website and reader experience
- Deliver promotional offers (only if you’ve opted in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools, including:
- Email Marketing: e.g. ConvertKit
- Book Delivery: e.g. BookFunnel (for free ebook/audiobook downloads)
- Pop-up Tools: e.g. Poptin (for email capture)
- Analytics: Google Analytics
These services have their own privacy policies, which you can view on their respective websites.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct any inaccuracies
- Withdraw consent (unsubscribe from emails)
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
hello [at] avanessauthor.com
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy—typically until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. However, the content on this site—including book descriptions, blog posts, and promotional material—is intended for a general audience and is not unsuitable for younger readers.
If a parent or guardian believes that their child has submitted personal information, they can contact us at mail [at] avanessauthor.com to request its removal.
8. Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date at the top.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Ava Ness
PO Box 3580
Weston Creek, ACT 2611
Australia
mail [at] avanessauthor.com