PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: February 11, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Marlene Zaedyan (“Author,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information obtained through www.authormarlenezaedyan.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information voluntarily provided by you, including your name and email address through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or direct communications. We may also automatically collect certain information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring pages, pages visited, and access timestamps through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
3. Use of Information
We use collected information to respond to inquiries, provide newsletters and updates, improve Website functionality and performance, monitor analytics, maintain security, and prepare for potential future e-commerce services.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive communications, we may send updates, announcements, and promotional content. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting info@authormarlenezaedyan.com.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may utilize cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data. You may modify browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage third-party providers for email marketing, analytics, hosting, and technical services. These providers process information solely for operational purposes and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality. We do not sell personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. Nevertheless, no transmission over the Internet is entirely secure.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, the right to request deletion (subject to legal exceptions), the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Requests may be submitted by emailing info@authormarlenezaedyan.com.
9. European Union and UK Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. Requests may be submitted to info@authormarlenezaedyan.com. We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests.
10. International Data Transfers
Information collected may be processed and stored in the United States. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Future E-Commerce Services
The Website does not currently process online purchases. Should e-commerce functionality be introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect additional data collection and processing practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Marlene Zaedyan
Email: info@authormarlenezaedyan.com