Amber W. Lynne, Author

Last updated: 4/25/2026

Hi there—thanks for visiting my website. I’m an author first and a marketer…very distantly second. That means I keep things simple, including how I handle your data. Here’s a clear, human explanation of what I collect and why, followed by the more formal details to make sure everything stays compliant and transparent.

The Simple Version

If you sign up for my newsletter, I collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your state (optional, if you provide it)

That’s it.

I use this information to send you 1–3 emails per month about:

  • New books
  • Updates on my writing
  • Occasional reader extras

I don’t:

  • Sell your data
  • Use it for targeted ads
  • Track your behavior for marketing campaigns

WordPress (the platform hosting this site) may collect basic visitor data (like IP address or general location), but I don’t personally use that data to target or profile you.

Very occasionally, I might look at broad, anonymous trends (for example, “Wow, lots of readers are in California”)—but that’s more about creative curiosity than marketing strategy.

If anything about this changes, I’ll update this page and let you know via email.

Here’s the Legal Stuff (So Everyone’s Covered)

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • State (if voluntarily provided)

This information is collected only when you:

  • Sign up for the newsletter
  • Contact me directly

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited

This data is collected by WordPress and related hosting tools for standard website functionality, analytics, and security.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (1–3 per month)
  • Respond to inquiries if you contact me

I do not use your data for:

  • Behavioral profiling
  • Targeted advertising
  • Third-party marketing

3. Sharing of Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your data may be processed by trusted third-party services solely to operate this website and email list (e.g., email delivery platforms or website hosting), but only to the extent necessary for those services to function.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies or similar technologies through WordPress to:

  • Maintain site functionality
  • Gather general analytics

These are not used by me for targeted marketing or advertising.

5. Your Rights (Including Washington State Residents)

If you are a resident of Washington State or elsewhere in the U.S., you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time (every email includes an unsubscribe link)

To make a request, you can contact me at: AmberWLynne@gmail.com

6. Data Retention

I keep your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Send newsletters
  • Maintain my email list

If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. By using this website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. If significant changes are made:

  • The updated version will be posted here
  • I’ll notify subscribers via email

9. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can reach me at: AmberWLynne@gmail.com

Thanks for trusting me with your inbox—and for being part of my reader community!