Morning Star

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter about published books and author updates.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Email Address: Required to send you newsletter communications
• First and Last Name: Used to personalize our communications and greet you in our newsletters
• Child's Age Range (optional): If provided, helps us recommend age-appropriate books and content
• Subscription Date: To track when you joined our mailing list
• Email Engagement Data: Information about whether you open or click links in our emails to help us improve our content

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Send you newsletters about new book releases, author updates, and related content
• Improve our newsletter content based on engagement metrics
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Email Service Provider

We use Amazon Simple Email Service (AWS SES) to deliver our newsletters. AWS SES may process your email address and engagement data in accordance with Amazon's privacy practices. For more information, please review AWS's Privacy Notice.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe: Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time by clicking this link or by contacting us directly at michellesaenzbooks@gmail.com
• Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct Your Data: Update or correct your information by contacting us
• Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your information from our mailing list

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your information from our active mailing list within 10 business days, though we may retain certain records for legal compliance purposes.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Compliance

Our newsletter practices comply with:

• AWS SES Acceptable Use Policy
• CAN-SPAM Act (United States)
• GDPR (if applicable to EU subscribers)
• Other applicable email marketing regulations

Children's Privacy

Our newsletter is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of any material changes by email or by posting a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: michellesaenzbooks@gmail.com
• Mailing Address: 18486 E Walnut Rd, Queen Creek AZ, 85142

By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.