Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

M. De La Croix ("we," "us," or "our") operates mdelacroix.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or purchase our products.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Newsletter Subscription: Email address, subscription source
• Book Purchase: Name, email address, payment information
• Gift Purchases: If you send a book as a gift, we collect the recipient's name and email address to deliver the gift. We may also collect your name and an optional gift message.
• Contact Form: Name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your message

Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, user agent
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Processing book purchases and delivering digital products
• Sending newsletter updates about book releases and related content
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Improving our website and user experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Payment Processor: Stripe for processing credit card payments. Stripe may collect payment details directly through their secure checkout page.
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook) Pixel to understand how visitors use our website and to measure advertising effectiveness
• Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters (if you've subscribed)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with services (e.g., book downloads)
• Send you newsletters (until you unsubscribe)
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt-out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mdelacroix.com

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and session information
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns (Google Analytics)
• Measure advertising effectiveness (Meta Pixel)
• Prevent repeated display of popups within a session

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Users

We operate from Canada. If you are accessing our website from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@mdelacroix.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada