Who We Are & Contact
Derek Fermin Books LLC operates this website. For any privacy questions or requests, email: contact@derekfermin.com.
Primary Site: derekfermin.com • Country: United States (Kansas)
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact & newsletter forms (name, email, optional message or preferences).
- ARC/bonus content forms (name, email, platform handles, reading preferences, and any info you volunteer).
- Business communications if you email us directly.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data such as page views, approximate location, device/browser, and referrers (via analytics cookies or similar technologies).
- Log data for security and performance (e.g., IP, user-agent, timestamps).
Sensitive information
We do not seek to collect sensitive personal data. Please do not submit sensitive information through site forms.
How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website and content.
- Send newsletters and updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe any time).
- Respond to messages, ARC requests, and reader inquiries.
- Monitor site performance, troubleshoot issues, and prevent abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Analytics & Embedded Content
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google may process data as described in its policies. We have configured GA4 with the property noted in our internal settings.
Note: You can opt out with Google’s opt-out tools or your browser settings.
Newsletter / Email Service
When you subscribe, your email address and optional preferences are processed by our email provider to deliver messages and manage unsubscribes. We include an unsubscribe link in every email.
Embedded or third-party content
Pages may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social posts). Embedded content may allow those third parties to collect data about you per their policies.
Advertising, Links & Affiliates
We may link to retailers (e.g., Amazon) or other third-party sites. Clicking those links may allow those sites to collect data under their policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices.
If we use affiliate links, we will disclose them near the link or in relevant posts/pages.
Data Security & Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to our size and the nature of our site. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above (or as required by law). Factors include legal obligations, dispute resolution, and maintaining accurate records.
Your Privacy Rights
United States (including California CPRA/CCPA)
- Right to know/access what personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to delete personal information, subject to exceptions.
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Right to opt out of “selling” or “sharing” personal information (we do not sell data).
- Right to limit use of sensitive information (we do not seek to collect sensitive information).
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
European Economic Area/UK (GDPR)
- Rights include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability, where applicable.
How to make a request
To exercise your rights, email contact@derekfermin.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity and will respond within legal timeframes.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective date” above shows when it last changed. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated Policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this Policy or your data? Reach out any time:
Email: contact@derekfermin.com