Author of Inspirational Fantasy... with horses
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025​
What information does this site collect?
Newsletter and Blog​
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If you voluntarily sign up for my newsletter or blog at www.lavaybyrd.com, this site collects your first name (op and email address. You can refuse to supply personal information, but that may exclude you from certain related activities such as receiving newsletters, blog updates, and free offers (such as a free eBook).
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When subscribers click on a link in one of my emails or fill out a form, Wix Ltd. (the hosting platform) may record this information in accordance with its own privacy practices. See Wix’s Privacy Policy here: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.
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Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time, and you may request that your data be deleted at any time by contacting me.
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Giveaways and Contests​
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If you enter a giveaway, your email address is collected for entry purposes. If you win a physical prize, you may be asked to provide your name and mailing address to send your prize.
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Non-Personal Information
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This website may collect non-personal information about visitors when they interact with the site. This may include browser type, referral source, means of connection to the site (e.g., Internet service provider), and other non-identifying technical information.
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Cookies
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This site may use “cookies” to enhance the visitor experience. Cookies may be placed on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about how you use the site. Visitors can choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.
How is the information used?
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Names and emails collected through the newsletter or blog will be used only to send you newsletters, blog updates, and communications related to my books, writing, and offers.
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Giveaway entrants will receive emails related to the giveaway, unless they have separately subscribed to the newsletter or blog.
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Information on which links are clicked most often helps me create future emails and content that better interest readers.
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Occasionally, affiliate links may be used in emails or on the website, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through those links.
Sharing of Personal Information
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​Subscriber information is never shared with any third party for marketing or data sales purposes.
However, anonymous email data may occasionally be used to create “lookalike” audiences for marketing purposes through secure platforms (e.g., Meta or Google Ads). This does not share your personal data publicly or sign you up for any other services.
Third Party Links​
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​Sometimes, I include third-party links through email or on the website (for example, book retailers, affiliate sites, or other authors). These sites have their own privacy policies, and you should review those before subscribing or purchasing from them.
Security of Information​
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All information is stored securely by Wix, which hosts this website and email collection forms. Only I, Lavay Byrd, have access to subscriber data.
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Should a data breach occur, all affected subscribers will be notified within 7 days.
Use of the Website by Minors​
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All subscribers must be 18 years or older, or have the consent of a parent or guardian to sign up for the newsletter or blog.
Changes to This Privacy Policy​
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This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. When updates occur, a notice will be posted on the website or emailed to subscribers. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically and stay informed about any modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms​
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By visiting and using www.lavaybyrd.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the site. Continued use after changes to this policy means you accept those changes.
Questions?​
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled on www.lavaybyrd.com, please contact lavay@lavaybyrd.com or use the contact form here.
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