Privacy policy.

Effective Date: December 15, 2025
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to angelicaeling.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how Angelica Eling ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this Website or sign up for services such as the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) program.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email Address: When you sign up for my newsletter, ARC program, or contact forms

  • Name: Optional, when provided through contact or signup forms

  • Communication Content: Any messages you send through contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address

  • Cookies: Small data files that help improve your experience (you can disable these in your browser settings)

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Send newsletters, book updates, and promotional materials (only if you've subscribed)

  • Manage the ARC reader program and send advance copies

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

  • Improve the Website experience and content

  • Comply with legal obligations

ARC Reader Program Terms

Confidentiality Agreement

By signing up for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) reader program, you agree to the following:

  1. Private Use Only: All ARC materials provided to you are for your personal review only and must not be shared, distributed, copied, or reproduced in any format.

  2. Pre-Release Embargo: You agree not to distribute, share, post excerpts, or publicly review the ARC content until the official release date specified in the ARC materials.

  3. No Unauthorized Distribution: ARCs remain the exclusive property of Angelica Eling. Sharing ARC files, posting them online, or providing them to others constitutes a violation of this agreement and may result in removal from the ARC program and potential legal action.

  4. Review Guidelines: Honest reviews are appreciated after the release date, but must not include substantial excerpts or reproductions of the text.

Content Ownership and Copyright

Exclusive Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • Written text, blog posts, and articles

  • Book excerpts and manuscripts

  • Images, graphics, and design elements

  • Audio, video, or multimedia content

  • Character names, story concepts, and creative works

...is the exclusive intellectual property of Angelica Eling and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Prohibited Uses

Without express written permission, you may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content from this Website

  • Use content for commercial purposes

  • Create derivative works based on my content

  • Share or distribute ARC materials or unpublished works

  • Post substantial excerpts on social media, blogs, or other platforms

Permitted Uses

You MAY:

  • Share links to publicly available blog posts or pages from this Website

  • Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the source

  • Share social media posts I have publicly shared using platform-native sharing features

  • Post honest reviews of published books after their official release date

Third-Party Services

This Website may use third-party services such as:

  • Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to manage newsletters

  • Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic

  • Social Media Platforms for embedded content

These services have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact me at [your email address].

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact me so I can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, content usage, or the ARC program, please contact me at:

Email: info@angelicaeling.com
Website: www.angelicaeling.com

Legal Enforcement

Violation of the content ownership or ARC reader confidentiality terms may result in:

  • Immediate removal from the ARC program

  • Termination of access to Website resources

  • Legal action to protect intellectual property rights

  • Pursuit of damages for unauthorized distribution

I take the protection of my creative work seriously and will enforce these terms to the fullest extent of the law.

By using this Website or participating in the ARC program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and all terms contained herein.