Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

This website (emmettcross.com) is operated by Emmett Cross. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Email Address: When you subscribe to The Dead Frequencies newsletter or use our contact form, we collect your email address. This is voluntary and only collected with your explicit consent.

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.

Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is processed through Formspree and delivered to us via email.

How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver your free novella and newsletter content
  • To respond to contact form inquiries
  • To understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
  • To announce new book releases and updates

Third-Party Services

MailerLite: Our newsletter is managed through MailerLite. When you subscribe, your email is stored on MailerLite's servers. MailerLite Privacy Policy

Formspree: Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree. Formspree Privacy Policy

Google Analytics: We use GA4 for anonymous site analytics. Google Privacy Policy

Vercel: This website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel Privacy Policy

Cookies

This website uses minimal cookies for analytics purposes. We also store a localStorage preference to remember if you have visited before (to skip the splash screen) and your audio mute preference. These are stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers.

Your Rights

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us through our contact form. Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data.

Amazon Associates

This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Book purchase links on this site may include affiliate tracking.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. This website is served over HTTPS. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use our contact form.