Privacy Policy

Last updated: Feb. 21. 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Sophia Claire Thompson, collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or purchase my books.

I am committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with Swiss data protection law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Responsible Party

Sophia Claire Thompson
Spitalackerstrasse 19 3013 Bern Switzerland
Email: sophiaclairethompson@gmail.com

2. What Data I Collect

a) Data you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping address (for physical book orders)
  • Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)

b) Data collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and analytics data (standard website functionality)

3. Why I Collect Your Data

I use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your book orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Send digital books or ARC copies
  • Improve my website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

I only collect the minimum data necessary for these purposes.

4. Third‑Party Services

I work with trusted third‑party providers to run my author business. These services may process your data on my behalf:

  • Bookvault (printing and shipping physical books)
  • Payrexx, PayPal, TWINT, credit card processors (secure payment processing)
  • WooCommerce (order management)
  • BookFunnel (delivery of digital books and ARC copies)
  • Website hosting provider (WordPress technical operation of the site)

These providers only receive the data necessary to perform their services.

5. Cookies & Analytics

My website uses cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Security
  • Performance
  • Anonymous analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Email Communication

If you contact me or download a digital book through BookFunnel, I may receive your email address. I will only use it to:

  • Send the file you requested
  • Respond to your message
  • Communicate about your order

I do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly sign up for them.

7. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill your order
  • Meet legal requirements
  • Provide customer support

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact me at: sophiaclairethompson@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: sophiaclairethompson@gmail.com