Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Bar-Lev LLC (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), publishing under the author name Y.N. Bar-Lev, collects, uses, and shares information when you visit ynbarlev.com (the “Site”). The Site provides information about Y.N. Bar-Lev’s science fiction and western novels, including releases, publications, and works-in-progress.

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1) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide directly

• Newsletter signups (via FluentCRM): name, email address, and any preferences you choose to share.
• ARC program enrollment: name, email address, and any ARC-related preferences or onboarding details you submit.
• Contact forms / inquiries: name, email address, message content, and any attachments you provide.
• Purchases (if enabled): name, email address, billing/shipping address, and order details.

Payment note: If purchases are enabled, payments are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card numbers.

B) Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages).
• Approximate location derived from IP address (e.g., city/region).
• Cookies and similar technologies used for site functionality, preferences, analytics, and (if enabled) storefront features such as carts and sessions.

C) Information from third parties

• Google Analytics (site traffic and usage insights).
• Email delivery and related infrastructure supporting FluentCRM.
• WooCommerce and related providers (if e-commerce features are enabled).
• Retail/payment/shipping providers used to complete orders (if enabled).

2) How We Use Information

• Provide and maintain the Site and its features.
• Send newsletters and announcements to subscribers.
• Administer the ARC program.
• Respond to inquiries and support requests.
• Improve Site performance, content, and user experience.
• Maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and troubleshoot.
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations (especially if selling products).
• Enforce our policies and protect our rights.

3) Email Marketing (FluentCRM)

We use FluentCRM to manage newsletter subscriptions and communications. If you subscribe via https://ynbarlev.com/news/, your information will be stored so we can send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

4) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the Site and to improve performance and content. Google Analytics may use cookies and collect device/usage data. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you block cookies, some Site features may not function as intended.

5) Storefront / Purchases (On-Ground and/or WooCommerce)

The Company may sell books or related products either through on-ground/in-person sales processes and/or through WooCommerce on the Site. If WooCommerce is enabled, it may set cookies and store session information necessary for cart/checkout functionality and order support.

6) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only as needed with:

• Service providers (hosting, email systems, analytics, security, e-commerce tooling).
• Payment processors to complete transactions (if applicable).
• Legal/compliance parties when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Business transfers if the Company is reorganized or assets are transferred (information may be included as part of that transfer).

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including while you remain subscribed, as needed to administer the ARC program, as needed to respond to inquiries, and as required for business, tax, or legal recordkeeping (especially for transactions).

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the age defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact: [contact@ynbarlev.com]. We may require verification before completing a request.

11) Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites (retailers, platforms, social media). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above.