Last updated: March 06, 2026

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Welcome to Star Lake Stories. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

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Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

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• Sign up for our newsletter.

• Submit a contact form.

• Join ARC or beta reader lists.

• Purchase products or books

• Register for events or updates.

 

This information may include:

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• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address (if provided for purchases or giveaways)

• Any information you choose to share in messages or forms

 

We may also collect limited non-personal information, such as browser type or website usage data, to help improve our site.

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How Your Information Is Used

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We use the information we collect to:

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• Send newsletters and updates about books, blog posts, and events.

• Respond to messages or inquiries.

• Manage ARC reader lists or book launches.

• Fulfill purchases or giveaways.

• Improve the website experience for visitors.

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We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

How We Communicate With Visitors. We may contact you to notify you regarding your account, orders, or purchases; to respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms; to send updates about books, blog posts, or events; or to provide information about promotions and new releases. These communications may include email messages, newsletters, or occasional updates related to Star Lake Stories.

 

If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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Email Communication

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If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive occasional emails about:

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• New book releases

• Blog posts and announcements

• Events or promotions

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You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

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Website Hosting and Payments

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Star Lake Stories is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides the online platform that allows us to offer and sell our products and services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications.

 

Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by our company adhere to the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), which the PCI Security Standards Council manages. This council is a joint effort of major brands, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.

 

We do not store your full credit card information. All payment transactions are processed securely through Wix’s approved payment providers.

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Third-Party Services

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Our website may use trusted third-party services to help operate the website and provide services to our visitors. These may include:

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• Email newsletter providers

• Website hosting platforms

• Payment processors

 

These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your data.

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Many of these services operate through integrations available on the Wix.com platform. While we carefully select services we trust, these third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information.

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Cookies

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This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site. Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website and are automatically placed by the Wix.com platform that hosts it. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly and securely. Additional cookies may be used to analyze website traffic or improve the user experience.

 

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.

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Children’s Information

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Star Lake Stories creates books for children, but this website is intended for adults, such as parents, teachers, librarians, and readers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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Changes to This Policy

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This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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Contact

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

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Email: starlakestories@gmail.com
Website: Star Lake Stories

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