Effective Date: February 1, 2026
It is the policy of Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you or that you may provide to us, in the circumstances set out below.
Accordingly, we have developed this Privacy Policy so that you understand how we collect, use, communicate, disclose, safeguard, and otherwise make use of your personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”).
We will only collect and use your Personal Data where:
- we have lawful grounds to do so, including to comply with our legal obligations
- we are performing a contract with you for our services
- we have legitimate interests in using your Personal Data and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests
For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”), Dark Cedar Press, LLC and Author Aurora Grace are the “data controller.” If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your Personal Data, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.
We review our privacy practices on an ongoing basis, and we may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently to ensure you are familiar with its current content.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
The only Personal Data we collect directly from you is the email address you voluntarily provide when signing up for the newsletter.
We do not collect any additional personal information beyond what is necessary to operate the newsletter service.
1.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
- the type of browser you are using
- your operating system
- the domain name of your Internet service provider
- general usage and interaction data
This information is collected for analytics, site performance, and security purposes. We do not link this automatically collected data to any Personal Data.
We may also collect data automatically through the use of cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you choose.
2. Use of Your Personal Data
We use your email address solely for the following purposes:
- enforcing terms of service
- participation in surveys and contests
- sending newsletters, updates, announcements, and related author content
- managing your subscription preferences
- maintaining the functionality and security of the mailing list
We do not sell or rent your Personal Data.
Service providers (such as email delivery platforms) may process your data only to the extent necessary to provide the newsletter service and are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
3. Sharing of Your Personal Data
We take your privacy seriously and do not share your Personal Data with others except as permitted by applicable law or as described in this Privacy Policy.
We may share your email address with third‑party service providers who perform services on our behalf and who require access to this information to provide those services. These services may include email delivery, newsletter management, website hosting, analytics, or similar operational support.
If we use advertising or social media platforms (such as Facebook or Google) to create custom audiences or improve outreach efforts, your email address may be used in a hashed, privacy‑protected format for those purposes. These platforms are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing or for any purpose other than providing the services we request.
All third parties with whom we share Personal Data are required to use it only as instructed by us and to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality protections.
4. Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for use by a general audience and does not offer services to children. Should a child whom we know to be under 18 send personal information to us, we will use that information only to respond to that child to inform him or her that they cannot use this Website.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your Personal Data based on your consent, which you provide when you sign up for the newsletter. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
6. Access to and Control Over Your Personal Data
You have the right to:
- unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email
- request access to the Personal Data we hold about you
- request correction or deletion of your data
- withdraw consent for processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address only for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter.
If you unsubscribe or request deletion, your email address will be removed from our mailing list and deleted from our records within a reasonable period unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Third-party websites
This Website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than us. We provide such hyperlinks for your reference only. We do not control such websites and are not responsible for their contents or the privacy or other practices of such websites. It is up to you to read and fully understand their Privacy Policies. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such websites or any association with their operators.
9. Do Not Track
Do Not Track is a preference you can set on your browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. We do not support Do Not Track (“DNT”). You can either enable or disable Do Not Track by visiting the Preferences or Settings page of your browser.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Change of Purpose
We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless we reasonably determine that we need to use it for another compatible purpose.
If we intend to use your information for a new, unrelated purpose, we will notify you and request your consent before doing so.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your Personal Data is handled, please contact:
Dark Cedar Press, LLC
[email protected]
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC use cookies and similar technologies on this website. Like most professional websites, this site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use the site, and support essential website functions. This page describes what information cookies collect, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted or expired
- First‑party cookies, set by this website
- Third‑party cookies, set by external services such as analytics or social media platforms
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- ensuring the website functions correctly
- improving site performance and user experience
- understanding how visitors use the site
- remembering your preferences
- supporting newsletter sign‑ups and form submissions
- enabling social media sharing features
Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry‑standard options for disabling cookies without affecting the functionality and features they provide. If you are unsure whether you need cookies enabled, it is generally recommended to leave them on.
3. Disabling Cookies
You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s Help section for instructions.
Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in certain features not working as intended. For this reason, we recommend keeping cookies enabled.
4. The Cookies We Set
4.1 Newsletter and Subscription Cookies
If you sign up for our newsletter, cookies may be used to remember whether you are already registered and to determine whether certain notifications should be shown only to subscribed or unsubscribed users.
4.2 Form Submission Cookies
When you submit information through a form (such as a contact form or comment form), cookies may be set to remember your details for future correspondence.
4.3 Site Preferences Cookies
To provide you with a customized experience, we may set cookies that remember your preferences, such as display settings or language choices.
5. Third‑Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. These include:
5.1 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use the site and how we can improve it. These cookies may track information such as:
- how long you spend on the site
- the pages you visit
- your browser and device type
- general usage patterns
This information helps us continue producing engaging and relevant content.
For more information, see the official Google Analytics documentation.
5.2 A/B Testing and Feature Optimization Cookies
From time to time, we test new features or make subtle changes to the way the site is delivered. These cookies ensure you receive a consistent experience and help us understand which optimizations users appreciate most.
5.3 Personalized Content Cookies
If we offer personalized content based on information you provide directly or indirectly (for example, by linking a social media account), cookies may be used to deliver content we believe is most relevant to you.
5.4 Social Media Cookies
We may use social media buttons or plugins that allow you to connect with your social networks. These may include platforms such as:
- Twitter (X)
These platforms may set cookies through our site to enhance your profile on their services or contribute to the data they hold, as described in their respective privacy policies.
6. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- block all cookies
- block only third‑party cookies
- delete existing cookies
- receive notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on this site.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on this website, please contact:
Dark Cedar Press, LLC
[email protected]
Terms of Use
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Welcome to the website operated by Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.
1. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the website by any third party.
You may not:
- use the website in any way that may damage, disable, or impair its functionality
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
- use the website to transmit harmful or malicious code
- use the website for fraudulent or misleading purposes
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, branding, downloadable materials, and design elements, is the property of Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC, unless otherwise stated.
You may not:
- reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content
- use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
- claim ownership of any content found on this website
You may share publicly available content (such as blog posts or book announcements) for non‑commercial purposes, provided you credit the author and do not alter the content.
3. Newsletter and Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails containing updates, announcements, promotions, or related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
Your email address will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
4. Third‑Party Links
This website may contain links to third‑party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third‑party websites.
Accessing third‑party sites is at your own risk.
5. User‑Generated Content
If the website allows comments, submissions, or other user‑generated content, you agree that:
- you are solely responsible for the content you submit
- you will not post content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate
- we reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion
By submitting content, you grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with the website.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding:
- the accuracy or completeness of the content
- the availability or reliability of the website
- the absence of viruses or harmful components
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- your use of or inability to use the website
- any errors or omissions in website content
- any actions taken based on information found on the website
- any third‑party links or services accessed through the website
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Grace and Dark Cedar Press, LLC from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Use.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Dark Cedar Press, LLC
[email protected]