Last Updated June 10, 2025
Who I Am
The Angela L Gold author website and monthly email subscription is owned and operated by Angela L Goldstein (“us”, “we”, or “our”). If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: angela@angelalgold.com
🌐 Website: https://www.angelalgold.com
Your Privacy Is Important to Us
We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
A. Subscriber Monthly Email
When you subscribe to our monthly email, we collect:
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Your name (optional)
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Your email address
This data is used to send you monthly updates, encouragement, book news, and the occasional giveaway. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. When you elect to enter a sweepstakes or contest, you may be asked to provide certain personal information. Any such collection will be clearly explained at the time of entry, and your data will only be used for the purposes described in the contest terms.
B. Website Analytics
We may collect anonymized data about your visit through Wix Analytics or third-party services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve your experience.
This data may include:
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Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
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Browser type and version
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Time and date of visit
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Pages visited
C. Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
The Angela L Gold website may use “cookies” to:
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Provide a better user experience
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Analyze website traffic
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Remember your preferences
When you first visit this site, you may be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential ones, or customize your preferences.
Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Legal Basis for Collecting Your Data
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we collect and process your personal information based on:
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Consent (for monthly email subscribers)
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Legitimate interest (for basic website analytics and user experience)
How Your Data Is Stored
Your personal information is securely stored using:
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MailerLite (for monthly email subscribers)
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Wix (for web hosting and basic contact forms)
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All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to us, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. Your data is only used for the purposes outlined here.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or delete your data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To make any requests, please contact Angela L Goldstein at angela@angelalgold.com.
Third-Party Links
This website may link to external sites (such as Amazon, blog posts, or other sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and monthly email are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Compliance With Laws
We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or by subpoena.
Changes to This Policy
We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. We encourage you to review it regularly. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out at:
Angela L Gold
711 Spruce St. #1073
Brookings, OR 97415