privacy policy

Last Reviewed: August 31, 2026

Kelly Kay Author ("Kelly Kay," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through kellykayromance.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us directly:

  • Newsletter sign-up — When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your first name, last name, and email address.

  • Contact form — When you reach out through our Contact page, we collect your first name, last name, email address, and the contents of your message.

  • Purchases — If you buy books or merchandise through our Shop, we (through our ecommerce platform and payment processor) collect the information needed to complete your order, such as your name, shipping address, billing address, email, and payment details. We do not store your full payment card information ourselves — that's handled securely by our payment processor.

Information collected automatically:

  • Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies (including those built into our website platform) to operate the Site, remember items in your cart, and understand how visitors use the Site.

  • We use Google reCAPTCHA on our forms to help prevent spam and abuse. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

How we use your information

  • We use the information we collect to:

    • Send you our newsletter and updates about new releases, if you've opted in

    • Respond to messages sent through our Contact form

    • Process and fulfill orders placed through our Shop

    • Maintain and improve the Site

    • Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse

    We do not sell your personal information.

Our Site is built and hosted on Squarespace, which provides the underlying infrastructure, ecommerce, and email delivery tools we use. Squarespace may process certain data on our behalf as described in Squarespace's Privacy Policy. Payment processing for Shop purchases is handled by Beventi and their integrated payment provider or Amazon.

Our Site also links out to third-party platforms, including Amazon and our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Spotify). If you click through to one of these sites, their own privacy policy applies — we're not responsible for their practices.

Third-Party services

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and remember preferences. Some cookies on our Site are necessary for core functionality (like your shopping cart); others may help us understand site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you do.

Cookies

  • Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send you.

  • Access or deletion: If you'd like to know what information we have about you, or would like it corrected or deleted, contact us using the information below.

  • California residents: You may have additional rights under California law (such as the CCPA) regarding access to, deletion of, and opting out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

  • EU/UK visitors: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Your Choices

Our Site and its content are intended for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Children’s Privacy

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We can't guarantee absolute security of your data.

Data Security

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Changes to this Policy

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through our Contact page