Your privacy matters.
This page explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with this website.
Last updated: October 2025
Who We Are
This website — https://jdpenrose.com — is the official online home of author J.D. Penrose, creator of the Maisie Quill Mysteries. It exists to share book information, free story downloads, blog updates, and newsletter access for readers who enjoy the series.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at contact@jdpenrose.com.
Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to provide a smooth experience and keep you updated. This may include:
• Your name and email address when you subscribe to the mailing list via MailerLite or request a download through BookFunnel.
• Details you choose to share through the contact form.
• Basic website analytics (page visits, general region, device type) provided automatically by our hosting service.
We do not sell, rent, or share your information for advertising purposes.
Comments
If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser user agent string to help prevent spam. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check for a linked profile picture. You can read their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that improve your browsing experience.
• If you comment, you may opt to save your name and email in a cookie for convenience next time.
• Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are most visited.
• You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content
Some posts or pages may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos or BookFunnel previews). This embedded content behaves the same way as if you had visited those websites directly, and they may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Email Communication
If you join the Maisie Quill mailing list, your subscription information is securely stored and managed through MailerLite. You will only receive updates, news, and occasional bonus content related to J.D. Penrose’s books. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or by contacting us directly.
How Long We Keep Data
• Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form messages are retained only as long as needed to reply.
• Comments and associated metadata may be kept indefinitely to maintain conversation threads.
Your Rights
You may request to view, update, or delete any personal information we hold about you. To do so, email privacy@jdpenrose.com and we’ll respond promptly.
Data Protection
Your information is stored on secure servers with SSL encryption and password-protected access. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect new features or legal requirements. Any revisions will appear on this page with an updated date listed above.