Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Merritt Gale respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through merrittgale.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Website, subscribe to the newsletter, contact Merritt Gale, or otherwise interact with the Website, as well as how that information may be used, stored, and disclosed.
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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your name;
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your email address;
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information you provide when subscribing to the newsletter;
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information you submit through a contact form or by email;
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your communication preferences; and
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any other information you choose to provide when contacting Merritt Gale.
The Website and its service providers may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website, such as:
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your IP address;
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browser and device information;
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general geographic information derived from your IP address;
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pages visited and interactions with the Website;
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referring websites or links;
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date and time of visits; and
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cookie and similar technology information.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Website.
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
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subscribe to the Merritt Gale newsletter;
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complete a contact form;
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send an email;
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download or request bonus content or other materials;
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interact with features of the Website; or
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otherwise voluntarily provide information.
Certain technical information may also be collected automatically through Wix and cookies or similar technologies used to operate, secure, and understand the use of the Website.
3. How We Use Your Information
Personal information may be used to:
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send newsletters and email updates you have requested;
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provide book news, release information, cover reveals, bonus content, and other author-related updates;
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respond to questions, messages, or requests;
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provide requested downloads or bonus materials;
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operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website;
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understand how visitors use the Website;
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prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues;
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maintain appropriate records; and
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comply with applicable legal obligations.
Personal information will not be used for materially different purposes without obtaining consent where required by applicable law.
4. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to the Merritt Gale newsletter, the email address and any other information you provide through the subscription form may be used to send you author news, book announcements, release information, bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and related communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails.
You may also request removal from the mailing list by contacting:
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent us from responding to a message or request you send directly.
5. Wix and Service Providers
The Website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the technology and infrastructure used to operate the Website and may process information relating to Website visitors on our behalf.
Information may be stored or processed through Wix's data storage, databases, applications, and related services.
We may also use third-party service providers where necessary to operate the Website, deliver newsletters, provide Website functionality, analyze Website performance, or provide other services requested by visitors.
These service providers may process personal information only as necessary to provide their respective services and are subject to their own privacy practices and legal obligations.
For more information about Wix's privacy practices, please see the Wix Privacy Policy. Wix Support Center
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. Some cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and securely. Other cookies or similar technologies may be used to understand Website performance and visitor interactions.
Wix may use essential cookies for purposes such as:
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operating the Website;
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maintaining security;
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preventing fraud;
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remembering visitor preferences; and
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monitoring the performance and effectiveness of the Wix platform.
Additional cookies may be used if third-party applications, analytics services, or other integrations are added to the Website.
Where required, you may be given the opportunity to accept or decline non-essential cookies through the Website's cookie banner or privacy settings. Wix Support Center
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
7. How We Share Personal Information
Merritt Gale does not sell or rent your personal information.
Personal information may be shared with service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the Website, manage email communications, provide requested services, maintain security, or perform related technical functions.
Information may also be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:
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comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
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protect the rights, property, or safety of Merritt Gale, Website visitors, or others;
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investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents; or
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establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.
We limit the use and disclosure of personal information to the purposes for which it was collected, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Office of the Privacy Commissioner
8. International Data Processing
Because Wix and other service providers may operate internationally, personal information may be processed or stored outside your province, territory, or country of residence.
When information is processed in another jurisdiction, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or government authorities in accordance with applicable law.
9. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide requested communications or services, to maintain appropriate business records, or to comply with applicable legal obligations.
For example, newsletter subscription information may generally be retained while you remain subscribed.
Information that is no longer reasonably required will be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law and the capabilities of the relevant service providers.
10. Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
The Website is hosted through Wix, which provides security features and infrastructure for Wix websites.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should therefore use appropriate care when submitting information online.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
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request information about personal information held about you;
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request access to your personal information;
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request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
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withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
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request deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions; and
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unsubscribe from marketing communications.
To make a privacy-related request, contact:
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
Canadian privacy principles provide for access to personal information and the ability to challenge its accuracy and completeness, subject to applicable exceptions. Office of the Privacy Commissioner
12. Withdrawing Consent
Where we rely on your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
To withdraw consent for newsletter communications, use the unsubscribe link included in the email.
For other privacy requests, contact:
Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain requested features or communications.
13. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, social media platforms, streaming services, or other external services.
Merritt Gale does not control the privacy practices of those third parties. Once you leave merrittgale.com, information you provide or that is collected by another website or service is governed by that third party's privacy policy.
You should review the privacy policies of external websites and services you choose to use.
14. Children's Privacy
The Website and Merritt Gale's books and related content are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Website. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Website, the services we use, our information practices, or applicable legal requirements.
The current version will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when appropriate.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
16. Contact and Privacy Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise a privacy right, or have a concern regarding the handling of your personal information, please contact:
Merritt Gale
Email: merritt@merrittgale.com
Website: merrittgale.com