Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 10, 2026

Jane Cody (“I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect through JaneCodyAuthor.com, how I use it, and the choices available to you.


Information I Collect

I may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Request or download a free resource
  • Sign up to receive author news, updates, or special offers
  • Submit a question or message through the contact form
  • Contact me by email
  • Participate in a promotion, survey, or similar activity

This information may include your name, email address, the reason you are contacting me, and the contents of your message.

The website and its service providers may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited, and general location. This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.


How I Use Your Information

I may use your information to:

  • Deliver a free resource you requested
  • Send author news, updates, announcements, and special offers when you have signed up to receive them
  • Respond to reader questions, speaking invitations, interview inquiries, and other messages
  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website
  • Understand how visitors use the website
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect my rights

If you submit the contact form without selecting the optional email-updates checkbox, I will use your information to respond to your message—not to add you to my general marketing email list.


Email Communications

When you request a free resource or join the “In the Know” email list, you agree to receive occasional emails from Jane Cody as described on the relevant signup form.

You may unsubscribe at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in an email. You may still receive necessary messages related to a request or conversation you initiated.


Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, measure website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

The website uses [Google Analytics or other analytics provider] to collect and analyze website-usage information.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.


How Information Is Shared

I do not sell your personal information.

I may share information with trusted service providers that help me operate the website, deliver free resources, manage email communications, analyze website activity, or respond to inquiries. These may include:

[Website platform or hosting provider]

[Email marketing provider]

[Form provider]

[Analytics provider]

Other technical or professional service providers, when reasonably necessary

These providers may process information on my behalf under their own terms and privacy practices.

I may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, to protect someone’s safety, or to protect my legal rights and the security of the website.


Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing requested services, maintaining appropriate records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.

Email subscription information may be retained until you unsubscribe or request its deletion, subject to any information that must be retained for legal or administrative purposes.


Data Security

I use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information. However, no online system or method of transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.


Your Choices and Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain uses of your information or withdraw consent.

To make a privacy request, contact me using the information below. I may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

You can withdraw from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.


Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact me so I can review and, when appropriate, delete it.


Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.