Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026
Last Updated: July 11, 2026

Mirror Lake Media, LLC operates mrmadonna.com, the official author and book site for M.R. Madonna and Every Silent Thing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or sign up for author and publication updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Email address when you sign up for the newsletter
• Name and contact information when you submit an inquiry or review copy request
• Usage data such as pseudonymous identifiers, pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and other technical information collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs. Some of this information may qualify as personal information under applicable law.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletter updates and publication news with your consent
• Respond to inquiries and review copy requests
• Improve the website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Newsletter

Newsletter subscriber records are managed through this WordPress site and delivered through our email delivery and hosting providers. When you subscribe, we store your email address so we can send author updates and publication news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for website functionality and, with your choice, optional analytics cookies to understand website traffic and improve your experience. You can accept, reject, or customize optional cookies through the consent controls.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Email delivery and hosting providers for newsletter and website email delivery
• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
• Web hosting and infrastructure providers to operate and secure the website

These providers process information under their own terms and privacy commitments and, where applicable, our service agreements.

Data Retention

Newsletter records remain active while you are subscribed. After an unsubscribe request, we remove the address from our active subscriber records.

Inquiry and review-copy records are retained only as long as reasonably needed to respond, administer the request, maintain appropriate business records, or meet legal obligations. Analytics information and security or server logs are retained according to the configured settings of the relevant provider. Residual copies may remain in routine backups until those backups cycle out under ordinary retention schedules.

Your Rights

Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time
• Opt out of cookies and tracking

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at inquiries@mrmadonna.com.