Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Thursday Media Group LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), publisher of works by Jonah A. Thorne III, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit jonahthorne.com (the "Site") or receive books, newsletters, or other materials from us.
By using the Site or providing us your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information you choose to give us, and a limited amount of technical data that is standard for websites.
Information you provide directly. When you sign up for our newsletter, request a free chapter or book, join a reader list, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address. When you request a book delivered through our partner BookFunnel, you may provide your email address and reading-device preferences so the book can be delivered to you.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our Site and its host may automatically collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This is used to keep the Site working and to understand general traffic patterns. Our Site is hosted on Wix, which may set cookies and collect analytics data as described in Wix's own privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Deliver books, free chapters, and other materials you request;
Send you our newsletter and occasional updates about new releases, events, and related news, if you have subscribed;
Respond to your questions or messages;
Maintain, secure, and improve the Site.
We will only send you marketing or newsletter emails if you have opted in, and every such email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only with the service providers that help us operate, and only as needed to provide what you have requested:
BookFunnel — to deliver ebooks and reading materials to you;
Our email/newsletter provider — to manage subscriptions and send emails you have opted into;
Wix — our website host, which processes standard site and analytics data;
StoryOrigin and similar reader-promotion services, where you have requested a book through them.
Each of these providers has its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review them. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Cookies
Our Site, through its host Wix and any analytics tools, may use cookies — small files stored on your device — to help the Site function and to understand how visitors use it. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not work properly without them.
Your Choices and Rights
You may, at any time:
Unsubscribe from our emails using the link at the bottom of any message;
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you;
Withdraw consent to our use of your information.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below, and we will respond as required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the materials and communications you have requested, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information, we will remove it from our active lists, except where we are required to retain it.
Children's Privacy
Our Site and materials are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures, and rely on the security practices of our service providers, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" above and post the updated version on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Thursday Media Group LLC