Privacy Policy for vicentesamson.com

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Welcome to vicentesamson.com, the official website of Vicente Perez Samson, author of fictional and non-fictional books. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European visitors and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you contact us via email (info@vicentesamson.com) or through our website’s contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Usage Data: We collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring website, through cookies and similar technologies.
Third-Party Data: If you visit our website from links on platforms like Amazon or social media, we may receive aggregated data about your interactions, but we do not collect identifiable information from these sources unless you provide it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
Send you updates about new books, events, or promotions, if you opt in to receive such communications.
Analyze website usage to enhance content and services.
Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., website hosting or analytics providers) who assist us in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us.
CCPA Rights (California Residents): Request disclosure of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed, and request deletion of certain data.
GDPR Rights (European Residents): Request restriction of processing, data portability, or object to processing, in addition to the above rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@vicentesamson.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

6. International Visitors

Our website is hosted in the United States and primarily serves American visitors. If you access our website from the Philippines, Europe, or other regions, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take steps to ensure compliance with international data protection laws, including GDPR for European visitors.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, such as Amazon, where you can purchase my books. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our books are suitable for readers of all ages, but our website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Vicente Perez Samson
Email: info@vicentesamson.com
Website: vicentesamson.com