This is a personal author website. It is simple by design — no advertising, no tracking pixels, no data selling. This policy explains the limited information that may be collected and how it is used.
This website is operated by Kevin Hawkinson, author of The Ones We Protect. For questions about this policy, you can reach out via the contact link in the site footer.
This site collects only what you voluntarily provide:
No names, phone numbers, payment information, or any other personal data are collected through this website.
If you subscribe to the mailing list, your email address is used solely to send you updates about new books, exclusive content, and announcements from Kevin Hawkinson. Your email will never be sold, rented, shared, or used for any other purpose.
The newsletter signup form is processed through a third-party email service provider (such as Kit/ConvertKit or Mailchimp). Your email address is stored on their servers in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
This site contains links to external websites including Amazon.com and Goodreads.com. Once you leave this site, this privacy policy no longer applies. Those sites have their own privacy policies, which govern any data they collect.
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site — such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google through this process. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Note: the hosting platform (Netlify) may also log basic server access data such as IP addresses for security and performance purposes. This is standard for any web host and is governed by Netlify's privacy policy.
You have the right to:
If you are located in the European Union, you may have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please use the contact information below.
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. No personal information is knowingly collected from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us and it will be promptly removed.
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please use the contact link in the site footer or reach out via the author's Amazon or Goodreads page.