Privacy Policy for R.O. Miller Official

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Welcome to R.O. Miller Official (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this Website.

I am an author of literary gothic and cosmic dread fiction. I take your privacy seriously. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with anyone. Ever.

1. Who I Am

This Website is operated by R.O. Miller, a sole proprietor author. My Website address is: romillerofficial.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact me at: romillerofficial@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data I Collect

Depending on how you use my Website, I may collect the following information:

A) Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Email Address: When you subscribe to my Reader List (newsletter) or fill out any sign-up form, I collect your email address.

• Contact Information: If you contact me directly via email or a contact form, I collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.

B) Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, my hosting provider (Hostinger) may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)

• Browser type and device type

• Pages visited and time spent on the Website

• Approximate geographic location (city or country level)

This information is used for basic website performance, security, and to understand general reader interest. It does not personally identify you.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use your information only for the following purposes:

PurposeLegal BasisSending you newsletters, book updates, and exclusive content (if you subscribed)Your consentDelivering free downloads (e.g., excerpts, short stories)Your consentResponding to messages you send meLegitimate interestUnderstanding general traffic to my Website (basic analytics)Legitimate interestProtecting my Website from security threatsLegitimate interest

4. Newsletter and Reader List Sign-Ups

If you sign up for my Reader List (newsletter), the following applies:

• Double Opt-In Required: After submitting your email address, you will receive a confirmation email. You must click the confirmation link to be fully subscribed. This verifies that you genuinely want to receive emails from me.

• Easy Unsubscribe: Every email I send includes an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can unsubscribe at any time with one click.

• Your Email is Safe: I will never share, sell, or rent your email address to anyone.

• Data Storage: Your email address is stored securely with my email service provider. I do not store your email address on my own servers.

5. Cookies and Tracking

My Website may use essential cookies to function properly (e.g., to remember your preferences or keep you logged in). These cookies do not collect personal information.

I do not currently use marketing cookies, Facebook pixels, or Google Analytics tracking that requires consent. If this changes in the future, I will update this Privacy Policy and add a cookie consent banner to my Website.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some features of the Website may not work properly if you do so.

6. Third-Party Services

I use trusted third-party services to operate my Website and deliver content to you:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy LinkHostingerWebsite hosting and basic analyticshostinger.com/privacy-policy[Insert email service provider, e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Kit]Managing my Reader List (newsletter) and sending emails[Insert link to their privacy policy]

These third parties only process your data as necessary to provide their services. They are contractually obligated to protect your information and cannot use it for any other purpose.

Note: If you have not yet chosen an email service provider for your Reader List, come back and fill in this section before publishing.

7. How Long I Keep Your Data

• Newsletter Subscribers: Your email address is kept until you unsubscribe. If you unsubscribe, your email address may be retained on a "suppression list" to ensure you are not accidentally re-subscribed in the future.

• Contact Form Messages: Any messages you send me are kept for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than three (3) years after our last contact.

• Website Logs: Basic technical logs (e.g., IP addresses) may be retained by my hosting provider for security and performance purposes for a limited time, typically no longer than 30 days.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (especially if you are in the European Economic Area or the UK), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): You can request that I delete your personal data.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.

• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at: [Insert your contact email address]

I will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

My Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 if you are located in the European Economic Area). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately, and I will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If I make any material changes, I will notify you by updating the Website or by sending an email to subscribers (if applicable).

11. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me at:

Email: romillerofficial@gmail.com

Website: romillerofficial.com

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