Privacy policy
Effective Date: September 10, 2026
The Unbound Chronicles (unboundchronicles.com) is operated by SMH Publishing LLC ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website and our associated social media, email, and advertising activities, how we use it, and the choices you have.
This policy covers unboundchronicles.com and our marketing activity on Facebook, Instagram, and other connected platforms. It does not cover purchases made through our storefront at smhpublishingllc.com — that transaction data is handled under our Shopify store's separate privacy policy, available at checkout.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address, when you sign up for our newsletter (via MailerLite) or request a free book/download (via BookFunnel)
- Any information you submit through contact forms, Messenger, or email correspondence
- Comments or messages you post on our Facebook or Instagram Pages
Information collected automatically:
- Standard technical data (IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URL) collected via Google Analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies used for site functionality and analytics (see Section 3)
- Interaction data collected via the Meta Pixel when you visit our site after clicking a Facebook or Instagram ad, or interact with our ads and Pages
Information from third-party platforms:
- If you interact with our ads or Pages on Facebook or Instagram, Meta may share aggregated or pseudonymized engagement data with us for ad performance reporting, subject to Meta's own privacy policy
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver requested content (e.g., free chapters, newsletters, download links)
- Send updates about new releases, promotions, and related content, where you've opted in
- Measure and improve the performance of our website and advertising campaigns
- Understand site traffic and reader engagement patterns
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics — Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site
- Advertising — the Meta Pixel, to measure ad performance and build custom audiences for future advertising (you can control ad personalization through your Facebook/Instagram account settings)
- Site functionality — standard WordPress/Kadence theme cookies for normal site operation
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
We work with the following service providers, each of which processes data under their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| MailerLite | Email newsletter and marketing automation |
| BookFunnel | Free book delivery and email capture |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analytics |
| Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Social media management and advertising |
| Hostinger | Website hosting and business email |
We recommend reviewing each provider's own privacy policy for details on how they handle data on our behalf.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining your newsletter subscription, or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).
6. Children's Privacy
Our content is intended for a general adult/mature audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time (via the unsubscribe link in any email)
- Opt out of ad personalization through your Facebook/Instagram ad preferences
- Object to or restrict certain processing (EU/UK residents, under GDPR)
- Know what categories of information are collected and request deletion (California residents, under the CCPA)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information, including WordPress security hardening (Wordfence) on our website. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information can be directed to:
SMH Publishing LLC
Email: info@smhpublishingllc.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
This policy is provided as a general template based on the platforms and services in current use and is not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend having it reviewed by an attorney before publishing, particularly if you plan to serve readers in the EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA) at scale.