Erin Brockus PRIVACY POLICY
Erin Brockus (the "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") is designed to help you understand what information we gather, how we use it, what we do to protect it, and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service. Unless otherwise indicated below, this Privacy Policy applies to any website that references this Privacy Policy, any Company website, as well as any data the Company may collect across partnered and unaffiliated sites.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Service" refers to the Company's service which can be accessed via our website at www.erinbrockus.com or through our mobile application. The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to the Company. "You" refers to you, as a user of Service.
I. CONSENT
By accessing our Service, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. In addition, by using our Service, or services across partnered and unaffiliated sites, you are accepting the policies and practices described in this Privacy Policy. Each time you visit our website, or use the Service, and any time you voluntarily provide us with information, you agree that you are consenting to our collection, use and disclosure of the information that you provide, and you are consenting to receive emails or otherwise be contacted, as described in this Privacy Policy. Whether or not you register or create any kind of account with us, this Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website and the Service.
II. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect both "Non-Personal Information" and "Personal Information" about you. "Non-Personal Information" includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information we may collect, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences you submit and preferences that are generated based on the data you submit and number of clicks. "Personal Information" includes information that can be used to personally identify you, such as your name, address and email address.
In addition, we may also track information provided to us by your browser or by our mobile application when you view or use the Service, such as the website you came from (known as the "referring URL"), the type of browser you use, the device from which you connected to the Service, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you. We use this information for, among other things, the operation of the Service, to maintain the quality of the Service, to provide general statistics regarding use of the Service and for other business purposes. We track this information using cookies, or small text files which include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to a user's browser from our servers and are stored on the user's computer hard drive. Sending a cookie to a user's browser enables us to collect Non-Personal Information about that user and keep a record of the user's preferences when utilizing our services, both on an individual and aggregate basis. The Company may use both persistent and session cookies; persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your session and until you delete them, while session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your Internet browser help file directions. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of the Service may not work properly.
III. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Personal Information:
We will never sell your personal information under any circumstances. In general, we do not trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent, except as described below.
We may share your Personal Information with vendors and other third-party providers who are performing services for the Company. In general, the vendors and third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide for the Company. For example, when you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery, or return a purchase, you consent to our collecting and using such personal information for that specific purpose, including by transmitting such information to our vendors (and their service providers) performing these services for the Company.
However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment processors, have their own privacy policies in respect of the information that we are required to provide to them in order to use their services. For these third-party service providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so that you can understand the manner in which your Personal Information will be handled by such providers.
In addition, we may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or if you violate our Terms of Use.
Non-Personal Information:
In general, we use Non-Personal Information to help us improve the Service and customize the user experience. We also aggregate Non-Personal Information in order to track trends and analyze use patterns of the Service. This Privacy Policy does not limit in any way our use or disclosure of Non-Personal Information and we reserve the right to use and disclose such Non-Personal Information to our partners, advertisers and other third parties at our sole discretion.
IV. HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data storage with encrypted transmission, restricted access to personal information limited to authorized personnel and service providers who need it to perform services on our behalf, and regular security assessments of our data handling practices. We use trusted third-party service providers (such as Flodesk and MailerLite for email marketing) that maintain robust security protocols and comply with applicable data protection laws. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
V. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have the right at any time to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes. When we send a promotional communication to a user via our email service providers, the user can opt out of further promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each promotional email. Please note that notwithstanding the promotional preferences you indicate by either unsubscribing or opting out in the Settings section of the Site, we may continue to send you administrative emails including, for example, periodic updates to our Privacy Policy.
Your Privacy Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data (with certain exceptions for legal compliance)
- Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the time period required by applicable law.
VI. WEEBLY
Our Service is hosted by Weebly, Inc. ("Weebly"). Weebly provides us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to provide the Service to you. Your information, including Personal Information, may be stored through Weebly's servers. By using the Service, you consent to Weebly's collection, disclosure, storage, and use of your Personal Information in accordance with Weebly's privacy policy available at https://www.weebly.com/privacy.
VII. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
As part of the Service, we may provide links to or compatibility with other websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those websites or the information or content they contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through the Service. Therefore, this Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of a third-party website accessed by selecting a link via our Service. To the extent that you access or use the Service through or on another website or application, then the privacy policy of that other website or application will apply to your access or use of that site or application. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.
VIII. AGE OF CONSENT
By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
IX. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
The Company reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use at any time. If we decide to change this Privacy Policy, we will post these changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Any such modifications become effective upon your continued access to and/or use of the Service five (5) days after we first post the changes on the website or otherwise provide you with notice of such modifications. It is your sole responsibility to check this website from time to time to view any such changes to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any changes, if and when such changes may be made to this Privacy Policy, you must cease access to this website. If you have provided your email address to us, you give us permission to email you for the purpose of notification as described in this Privacy Policy.
X. MERGER OR ACQUISITION
In the event we (or Weebly) undergo a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be among the assets transferred. You acknowledge and consent that such transfers may occur and are permitted by this Privacy Policy, and that any acquirer of our (or Weebly's) assets may continue to process your Personal Information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change at any time in the future, we will post the policy changes here so that you may opt out of the new information practices. We suggest that you check this Privacy Policy periodically if you are concerned about how your information is used.
XI. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS & OPTING OUT
We will send you Service-related announcements on occasions when it is necessary to do so. For instance, if our Service is temporarily suspended for maintenance, or a new enhancement is released, which will affect the way you use our Service, we might send you an email. Generally, you may not opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional in nature. Based upon the Personal Information that you provide us, we may communicate with you in response to your inquiries to provide the services you request and to manage your account. We will communicate with you by email or telephone, in accordance with your wishes. We may also use your Personal Information to send you updates and other promotional communications. If you no longer wish to receive those email updates, you may opt-out of receiving them by following the instructions included in each update or communication.
Email Service Providers:
We use both MailerLite and Flodesk to manage our email marketing subscriber lists and to send emails to our subscribers. Both MailerLite and Flodesk are third-party service providers that process your data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations. These providers use industry-standard technologies to help us monitor and improve our newsletters.
MailerLite's privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
Flodesk's privacy policy is available at https://flodesk.com/legal/privacy-policy
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each newsletter.
Author Privacy Practice:
As an author, we respect your privacy and understand that many readers prefer to keep their reading preferences private. We will never publicly share your email address or information about what books you've downloaded or shown interest in.
XII. FACEBOOK LEAD ADS
We may collect your personal information through Facebook Lead Ads, which allow you to sign up for our email list, receive free books, or access other content directly through Facebook or Instagram. When you submit information through a Facebook Lead Ad, you provide your name, email address, and any other information requested in the form directly to us. This information is governed by this Privacy Policy, not by Facebook's or Instagram's privacy policies.
We use this information solely for the purpose stated in the lead ad (such as sending you a free book, adding you to our email newsletter, or providing information you requested). By submitting your information through a Facebook Lead Ad, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
XIII. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We will only use your personal information for the specific purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection. For example, if you provide your email address to receive a free book, we will use it to deliver that book and, if you've consented, to send you our newsletter with information about new book releases, promotions, and related content. If we wish to use your information for a materially different purpose, we will obtain your separate consent.
XIV. DATA RETENTION
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. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will retain minimal information necessary to honor your unsubscribe request and prevent re-subscription.
XV. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
XVI. FACEBOOK PIXEL AND ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use Facebook Pixel and similar tracking technologies on our website to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver personalized ads to you on Facebook and Instagram. These technologies collect information about your browsing activity and may use cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt out of personalized advertising through Facebook's ad settings.
XVII. CONTACT US & WITHDRAWING CONSENT
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, wish to withdraw your consent for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your Personal Information, or would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected].
Last Modified: October 28, 2025
Erin Brockus (the "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") is designed to help you understand what information we gather, how we use it, what we do to protect it, and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service. Unless otherwise indicated below, this Privacy Policy applies to any website that references this Privacy Policy, any Company website, as well as any data the Company may collect across partnered and unaffiliated sites.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Service" refers to the Company's service which can be accessed via our website at www.erinbrockus.com or through our mobile application. The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to the Company. "You" refers to you, as a user of Service.
I. CONSENT
By accessing our Service, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. In addition, by using our Service, or services across partnered and unaffiliated sites, you are accepting the policies and practices described in this Privacy Policy. Each time you visit our website, or use the Service, and any time you voluntarily provide us with information, you agree that you are consenting to our collection, use and disclosure of the information that you provide, and you are consenting to receive emails or otherwise be contacted, as described in this Privacy Policy. Whether or not you register or create any kind of account with us, this Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website and the Service.
II. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect both "Non-Personal Information" and "Personal Information" about you. "Non-Personal Information" includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information we may collect, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences you submit and preferences that are generated based on the data you submit and number of clicks. "Personal Information" includes information that can be used to personally identify you, such as your name, address and email address.
In addition, we may also track information provided to us by your browser or by our mobile application when you view or use the Service, such as the website you came from (known as the "referring URL"), the type of browser you use, the device from which you connected to the Service, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you. We use this information for, among other things, the operation of the Service, to maintain the quality of the Service, to provide general statistics regarding use of the Service and for other business purposes. We track this information using cookies, or small text files which include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to a user's browser from our servers and are stored on the user's computer hard drive. Sending a cookie to a user's browser enables us to collect Non-Personal Information about that user and keep a record of the user's preferences when utilizing our services, both on an individual and aggregate basis. The Company may use both persistent and session cookies; persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your session and until you delete them, while session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your Internet browser help file directions. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of the Service may not work properly.
III. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Personal Information:
We will never sell your personal information under any circumstances. In general, we do not trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent, except as described below.
We may share your Personal Information with vendors and other third-party providers who are performing services for the Company. In general, the vendors and third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide for the Company. For example, when you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery, or return a purchase, you consent to our collecting and using such personal information for that specific purpose, including by transmitting such information to our vendors (and their service providers) performing these services for the Company.
However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment processors, have their own privacy policies in respect of the information that we are required to provide to them in order to use their services. For these third-party service providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so that you can understand the manner in which your Personal Information will be handled by such providers.
In addition, we may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or if you violate our Terms of Use.
Non-Personal Information:
In general, we use Non-Personal Information to help us improve the Service and customize the user experience. We also aggregate Non-Personal Information in order to track trends and analyze use patterns of the Service. This Privacy Policy does not limit in any way our use or disclosure of Non-Personal Information and we reserve the right to use and disclose such Non-Personal Information to our partners, advertisers and other third parties at our sole discretion.
IV. HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data storage with encrypted transmission, restricted access to personal information limited to authorized personnel and service providers who need it to perform services on our behalf, and regular security assessments of our data handling practices. We use trusted third-party service providers (such as Flodesk and MailerLite for email marketing) that maintain robust security protocols and comply with applicable data protection laws. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
V. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have the right at any time to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes. When we send a promotional communication to a user via our email service providers, the user can opt out of further promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each promotional email. Please note that notwithstanding the promotional preferences you indicate by either unsubscribing or opting out in the Settings section of the Site, we may continue to send you administrative emails including, for example, periodic updates to our Privacy Policy.
Your Privacy Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data (with certain exceptions for legal compliance)
- Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the time period required by applicable law.
VI. WEEBLY
Our Service is hosted by Weebly, Inc. ("Weebly"). Weebly provides us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to provide the Service to you. Your information, including Personal Information, may be stored through Weebly's servers. By using the Service, you consent to Weebly's collection, disclosure, storage, and use of your Personal Information in accordance with Weebly's privacy policy available at https://www.weebly.com/privacy.
VII. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
As part of the Service, we may provide links to or compatibility with other websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those websites or the information or content they contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through the Service. Therefore, this Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of a third-party website accessed by selecting a link via our Service. To the extent that you access or use the Service through or on another website or application, then the privacy policy of that other website or application will apply to your access or use of that site or application. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.
VIII. AGE OF CONSENT
By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
IX. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
The Company reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use at any time. If we decide to change this Privacy Policy, we will post these changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Any such modifications become effective upon your continued access to and/or use of the Service five (5) days after we first post the changes on the website or otherwise provide you with notice of such modifications. It is your sole responsibility to check this website from time to time to view any such changes to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any changes, if and when such changes may be made to this Privacy Policy, you must cease access to this website. If you have provided your email address to us, you give us permission to email you for the purpose of notification as described in this Privacy Policy.
X. MERGER OR ACQUISITION
In the event we (or Weebly) undergo a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be among the assets transferred. You acknowledge and consent that such transfers may occur and are permitted by this Privacy Policy, and that any acquirer of our (or Weebly's) assets may continue to process your Personal Information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change at any time in the future, we will post the policy changes here so that you may opt out of the new information practices. We suggest that you check this Privacy Policy periodically if you are concerned about how your information is used.
XI. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS & OPTING OUT
We will send you Service-related announcements on occasions when it is necessary to do so. For instance, if our Service is temporarily suspended for maintenance, or a new enhancement is released, which will affect the way you use our Service, we might send you an email. Generally, you may not opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional in nature. Based upon the Personal Information that you provide us, we may communicate with you in response to your inquiries to provide the services you request and to manage your account. We will communicate with you by email or telephone, in accordance with your wishes. We may also use your Personal Information to send you updates and other promotional communications. If you no longer wish to receive those email updates, you may opt-out of receiving them by following the instructions included in each update or communication.
Email Service Providers:
We use both MailerLite and Flodesk to manage our email marketing subscriber lists and to send emails to our subscribers. Both MailerLite and Flodesk are third-party service providers that process your data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations. These providers use industry-standard technologies to help us monitor and improve our newsletters.
MailerLite's privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
Flodesk's privacy policy is available at https://flodesk.com/legal/privacy-policy
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each newsletter.
Author Privacy Practice:
As an author, we respect your privacy and understand that many readers prefer to keep their reading preferences private. We will never publicly share your email address or information about what books you've downloaded or shown interest in.
XII. FACEBOOK LEAD ADS
We may collect your personal information through Facebook Lead Ads, which allow you to sign up for our email list, receive free books, or access other content directly through Facebook or Instagram. When you submit information through a Facebook Lead Ad, you provide your name, email address, and any other information requested in the form directly to us. This information is governed by this Privacy Policy, not by Facebook's or Instagram's privacy policies.
We use this information solely for the purpose stated in the lead ad (such as sending you a free book, adding you to our email newsletter, or providing information you requested). By submitting your information through a Facebook Lead Ad, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
XIII. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We will only use your personal information for the specific purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection. For example, if you provide your email address to receive a free book, we will use it to deliver that book and, if you've consented, to send you our newsletter with information about new book releases, promotions, and related content. If we wish to use your information for a materially different purpose, we will obtain your separate consent.
XIV. DATA RETENTION
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. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will retain minimal information necessary to honor your unsubscribe request and prevent re-subscription.
XV. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
XVI. FACEBOOK PIXEL AND ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use Facebook Pixel and similar tracking technologies on our website to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver personalized ads to you on Facebook and Instagram. These technologies collect information about your browsing activity and may use cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt out of personalized advertising through Facebook's ad settings.
XVII. CONTACT US & WITHDRAWING CONSENT
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, wish to withdraw your consent for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your Personal Information, or would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected].
Last Modified: October 28, 2025