Privacy policy.

Welcome to the website of Morrigan Crowe (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy matters to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Any information you include in contact forms or messages

We may also automatically collect certain information when you use the site, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• When you submit a contact form

• When you communicate with us via email

• Through cookies and similar tracking technologies

• Through third-party analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and messages

• Improve the functionality and performance of the website

• Understand how visitors use the site

• Support promotional and marketing activities related to our books

We collect and use your personal information only where it is reasonably necessary for our website functions or where you have provided your consent.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

We use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors interact with the site

• Improve performance and usability

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about website usage.

Non-essential cookies are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using tools provided by Google.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate this website:

• Squarespace – website hosting, forms, and infrastructure

• Google (including Google Workspace and Google Analytics) – email communication, data storage, and analytics

This website does not process payments or sell products directly.

We may include links to external platforms where books can be purchased, including Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing.

When you click these links, you leave this site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

These third-party providers may process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your information may be stored and processed on servers located outside Australia, including in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

We rely on our service providers (including Squarespace and Google) to implement appropriate security measures to protect your data.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We recommend that you do not submit sensitive information through unsecured channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites and platforms, including social media services.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

12. Changes to This Policy

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

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@morrigancrowe.com