Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Last Updated: February 17, 2026
Real Indie Author ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website https://www.realindieauthor.com/ (the "Site") and provides writing coaching services, including the Story Stamina System (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site or Services.
By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site or Services.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
● Contact Information: Name and email address
● Payment Information: Payment details needed to complete a transaction (handled through secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card numbers)
● Coaching Materials: Writing samples, manuscripts, creative work, goals, preferences, and any other information you share during coaching sessions
● Communication Records: Correspondence with us via email, contact forms, or other communication channels
● Survey and Feedback Information: Responses to surveys, questionnaires, or feedback requests
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
● Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, browser type, device type, operating system
● IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
● Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and track site traffic (see Section 8 for details)
2.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:
● Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
● Email marketing platforms
● Analytics providers
● Social media platforms (if you interact with us on social media)
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Providing Services
● Delivering coaching services and the Story Stamina System
● Communicating with you about your coaching sessions, progress, and materials
● Personalizing your coaching experience based on your writer personality type
● Processing payments and managing your account
● Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
3.2 Marketing and Communications
● Sending newsletters and updates about our Services (you may opt out at any time)
● Notifying you about new offerings, events, or changes to our Services
● Conducting surveys and gathering feedback
3.3 Business Operations
● Improving and optimizing our Site and Services
● Analyzing usage patterns and trends, including site traffic
● Preventing fraud and ensuring security
● Complying with legal obligations
● Enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements
3.4 Research and Development
● Developing new services, features, and content
● Understanding how writers engage with our coaching framework
● Improving our Story Stamina System methodology
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
● Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
● Email marketing and communications platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar providers)
● Website hosting providers
● Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
● Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
● Legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, etc.)
● Government or regulatory requests
● Investigations of potential violations of our Terms of Service
● Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
4.3 Business Transfers
If Real Indie Author is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change via email or prominent notice on our Site.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:
● The duration of your relationship with us
● Legal obligations to retain records
● Applicable statutes of limitations
● Our legitimate business interests
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including rights under GDPR and the CCPA/CPRA.
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information. You may do so by contacting us at legal@realindieauthor.com.
6.2 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal requirements, legitimate business purposes, and security/fraud prevention). To request deletion, contact us at legal@realindieauthor.com.
6.3 Opt-Out of Marketing
You may opt out of receiving newsletters and marketing emails by:
● Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
● Contacting us at legal@realindieauthor.com
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages.
6.4 Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.
6.5 California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
● The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
● The right to request deletion of your personal information
● The right to correct inaccurate personal information
● The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
● The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@realindieauthor.com.
6.6 European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
● The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
● The right to restrict or object to processing
● The right to data portability
● The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
● The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@realindieauthor.com.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.
8.2 Types of Cookies We Use
● Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management, security)
● Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
● Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
● Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
8.3 Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
● Block all cookies
● Accept only certain types of cookies
● Delete cookies after each session
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
8.4 Third-Party Tracking
Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) may use cookies and tracking technologies on our Site. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our Site and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at legal@realindieauthor.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Site or Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will:
● Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
● Notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Real Indie Author Email: legal@realindieauthor.com Website: https://www.realindieauthor.com/
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Policy" in the subject line of your email.
Your use of our Site and Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.