I hope to share occasional updates with you of my fiction and non-fiction, as well as other related content that may be of interest through my newsletter.

The following sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.francesmensahwilliams.com and related applications. If you continue to access the website, it is assumed that you agree with the prevailing terms.

We reserve the right to make changes to our Privacy Policy at any time and any changes by changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting and the date revised.

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION:

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways including:

Personal Data

Personal identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address and demographic information that you voluntarily provide when you join the Book club or choose to participate in various activities related to the website.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website.

Facebook Permissions

The website may by default access your Facebook basic account information, including your name, email, gender, birthday, current city, and profile picture URL, as well as other information that you choose to make public. We may also request access to other permissions which you may choose to grant or deny.

Data from Contests, Giveaways, and Surveys

Personal and other information you may provide when entering contests or giveaways and/or responding to surveys.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION:

We may use information collected about you to:

• Administer sweepstakes, promotions, and contests.
• Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
• Deliver targeted newsletters, and promotions, and other information regarding our website and mobile application to you.
• Email you regarding your mailing list account.
• Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve your experience with the website.
• Notify you of updates to the website.
• Notify you of new book releases.
• Request feedback and contact you about your use of the website.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION:

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

Online Postings

When you post comments, contributions or other content to the website, your posts may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the website in perpetuity.

TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES:

Cookies and Web Beacons

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Website to help customize the website and improve your experience.

Website Analytics

We may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, to allow tracking technologies and re-marketing services on the website through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyse and track users’ use of the website, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the website, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The website may contain links to third-party sites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services. Once you have used these links to leave the website, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party sites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that site, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the website.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to me, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorised parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION:

Emails and Communications

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from me, you may opt-out by:

• Contacting me using the contact information provided.
• Using the link provided in the newsletter footer.

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.

CONTACT ME:

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact me.

Best wishes,

Frances