Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Welcome to Sophie Ganic. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting my website, purchasing my books, or subscribing to my mailing list.

This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and how I keep it secure.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect personal information when you interact with my website, including:

Contact information: Your name and email address when you subscribe to my mailing list or contact me.
Order information: Your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, and purchase details when you order a book.
Payment information: Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers. I do not directly store your complete credit card information.
Website usage information: Basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and website activity, may be collected automatically through cookies or website analytics tools.

2. How I Use Your Information

The information collected through my website may be used to:

Process and fulfill book orders.
Communicate with you about your purchases.
Respond to questions or inquiries.
Send newsletters, book announcements, event information, and other author-related updates if you have subscribed to my mailing list.
Improve the functionality and experience of my website.
Comply with applicable legal and tax obligations.

I will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Mailing List and Email Communications

If you subscribe to my mailing list, I will use your email address to send occasional updates about my books, writing, events, and other related news.

Subscribing to my mailing list is voluntary. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in my emails or by contacting me directly.

Your email address will not be added to my marketing mailing list simply because you purchase a book.

4. Book Purchases and Payment Processing

When you purchase a book through my website, certain personal information is required to process your order, arrange delivery, and provide customer support.

Payments are handled by secure third-party payment processors. These providers process your payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

I only receive the information necessary to manage and fulfill your purchase.

5. Sharing Your Information

I may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate my website, including:

Payment processors that handle transactions.
Shipping and delivery services that fulfill orders.
Email marketing platforms that manage newsletter subscriptions.
Website hosting and ecommerce providers that support website operations.

These providers receive information only as necessary to perform their services and are subject to their own privacy and security obligations.

I may also disclose information where required by applicable law.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

My website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Some cookies may be necessary for features such as shopping carts and checkout.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

My website and third-party service providers may use security measures such as encrypted connections and secure payment processing.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to meet applicable legal obligations.

For example:

Order information may be retained for accounting, tax, and recordkeeping purposes.
Mailing list information is retained until you unsubscribe or request its removal, unless further retention is legally required.
Correspondence may be retained as necessary to respond to inquiries and maintain appropriate records.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information I hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications.
Ask questions about how your personal information is collected, used, or shared.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact me using the information below.

10. Third-Party Websites

My website may contain links to third-party websites, including bookstores, social media platforms, and other external services.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. International Visitors

My website may be accessible to visitors outside Canada. Depending on the service providers used, personal information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own.

Where applicable, information processed outside your country may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my website, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request concerning your personal information, please contact:

Sophie Ganic
Email: hello@sophieganic.com
Website: https://www.sophieganic.com