Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 20, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how John Turner (“I”, “me”, or “we”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit BlueRidgeAuthor.com (the “Site”) and sign up for our email newsletter.
By using this Site and/or subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information we collect
When you sign up for the newsletter, we may collect:
Email address (required for sending the newsletter)
Name (optional, if you choose to provide it)
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or contact form), we may also collect:
Your email address
Your name (if provided)
The content of your message and any other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect certain information about how you use the Site, such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on them
Referring website
This usage data is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies and tracking technologies” below).
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
Sending the newsletter you signed up for (updates about books, news, events, promotions, etc.)
Responding to your questions, comments, or messages
Improving the Site, content, and user experience
Monitoring and analyzing usage to help maintain the Site’s performance and security
Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Email newsletter and marketing
If you sign up for the newsletter, you agree to receive email communications from John Turner. These may include:
Updates on new or upcoming books
Blog posts or articles
Event announcements (signings, appearances, etc.)
Special offers, giveaways, or promotions
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every newsletter email, or by contacting us at johnturnerga@gmail.com and requesting removal.
Legal bases for processing (for EU/UK visitors)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent – When you voluntarily provide your email address and opt in to the newsletter.
Legitimate interests – For analyzing and improving the Site, preventing abuse, and maintaining security.
Legal obligations – Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter.
Cookies and tracking technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use the Site
Improve performance and content
Some third-party services we use (such as analytics providers) may also set cookies.
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.
If you use a specific service (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, etc.), you can add a line like:
We may use third-party services for analytics and/or email delivery. These providers may collect certain information (such as your IP address) as described in their own privacy policies.
Sharing your information
We may share your information only in limited circumstances, such as:
Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the Site or send the newsletter (e.g., email marketing platforms, website hosting providers). These providers are only given access to the information they need to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
Legal requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Protection of rights: When necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
You remain subscribed to the newsletter, and/or
It is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and/or
We are required to do so by law.
When you unsubscribe, your email address may be removed from our active mailing list. We may retain limited information as needed for record-keeping and legal obligations.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
The Site and newsletter are not directed to children under 13 (or under the minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information via this Site, please contact us at johnturnerga@gmail.com, and we will delete such information as required by law.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing
The right to withdraw consent (for example, by unsubscribing from the newsletter)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at johnturnerga@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Links to other websites
The Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
John Turner
Email: johnturnerga@gmail.com
Website: Blueridgeauthor.com