Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Desert Life Media, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website karenbaney.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name and Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our contact form
  • Contact Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Automatically Collected Information

  • Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location
  • Cookies: Our website and third-party services may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Send you our newsletter and author updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

MailerLite

We use MailerLite to host our website, manage our blog, and handle newsletter subscriptions and email communications. This means that when you visit our website, your data may be processed by MailerLite's servers. Your email address and name (when provided) are stored on MailerLite's servers. MailerLite may use cookies and tracking technologies to provide website functionality and analytics. MailerLite's privacy policy can be found at https://www.mailerlite.com/privacy-policy.

BookFunnel

We use BookFunnel to deliver digital books and manage promotions. When you access content through BookFunnel, their privacy policy applies. BookFunnel's privacy policy can be found at https://bookfunnel.com/privacy. BookFunnel may process payments through PayPal for direct purchases.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous information about your visit. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

King Sumo

We occasionally use King Sumo to host giveaways and contests. When you participate in these promotions, King Sumo collects your entry information (such as name and email address) and may require social media actions for entry. Specific terms and conditions for each giveaway are detailed on the King Sumo giveaway page. Participating in giveaways typically includes entrants signing up for newsletter(s) of the participating author(s) and host(s), which is clearly stated in each giveaway. Entrants can unsubscribe from any author or host newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe links included in emails. King Sumo's privacy policy can be found at https://kingsumo.com/privacy-policy.

Social Media

Our website may include links to social media platforms. When you interact with these platforms, their respective privacy policies apply.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Request deletion of your personal data by contacting us
  • Access or update your information by contacting us
  • Opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your browser settings

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers remain in our system until they unsubscribe or request deletion.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Desert Life Media, LLC
Email: karen@desertlifemedia.com


This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 1, 2025.