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Privacy Policy

‍Ray Clifford Martinez II values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit https://raycliffordmartinezii.com or https://hypnotoadbooks.com (the “Site”), sign up for updates, contact us, or otherwise interact with the Site.

‍ ‍This Site is operated by HypnoToad Books LLC, a Maine limited liability company, on behalf of author Ray Clifford Martinez II.

‍ ‍1. Information We Collect

‍ ‍We may collect the following types of information:

‍ ‍Information You Provide Voluntarily

‍ ‍You may choose to provide information such as:

‍ ‍Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you include in a contact form, email, or message

  • Any other information you voluntarily submit to us

‍ ‍Information Collected Automatically

‍ ‍Like many websites, the Site may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:‍ ‍

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring pages

  • Pages viewed

  • Dates and times of visits

‍ ‍This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

‍ ‍2. How We Use Your Information

‍ ‍We may use your information to:‍ ‍

  • Send newsletters, updates, announcements, and other author-related communications

  • Respond to messages, questions, or requests

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site

  • Monitor Site traffic and usage trends

  • Protect the security and integrity of the Site

  • Comply with legal obligations

‍ ‍3. Email Newsletter and Marketing Communications‍ ‍

If you sign up for email updates, we may send you newsletters, book news, release announcements, promotions, event updates, or other communications related to Ray Clifford Martinez II and HypnoToad Books LLC.‍ ‍

You may unsubscribe at any time by:‍ ‍

We will honor unsubscribe requests as required by applicable law.

‍ ‍4. Cookies and Similar Technologies‍ ‍

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use the Site, and support analytics or embedded content.‍ ‍

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function.‍ ‍

5. Third-Party Services

‍ ‍We may use third-party services to help operate the Site, communicate with visitors, or understand Site traffic. These may include, for example:‍ ‍

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email newsletter providers

  • Contact form providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Social media platforms

‍ ‍These third parties may have access to information only as needed to provide services related to the Site, subject to their own privacy practices and terms.‍ ‍

6. Third-Party Links‍ ‍

The Site may include links to third-party websites, retailers, social media pages, or other external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.‍ ‍

7. How We Share Information‍ ‍

We do not sell your personal information.‍ ‍

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:‍ ‍

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site or send emails

  • If required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ray Clifford Martinez II, HypnoToad Books LLC, Site users, or others

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, sale, or reorganization, if ever applicable.

‍8. Data Retention‍ ‍

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining email subscriptions, responding to inquiries, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.‍ ‍

If you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may retain limited information necessary to honor your request and maintain suppression records.‍ ‍

9. Data Security‍ ‍

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to help protect the information we collect. However, no website, email transmission, or online storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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10. Children’s Privacy‍ ‍

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact us so we can review and delete it if appropriate.‍ ‍

11. Your Choices‍ ‍

You may choose not to provide personal information, though some features of the Site may not function as intended.‍ ‍

You may also:‍ ‍

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

  • Contact us to request correction or deletion of information you have submitted, where appropriate

  • Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies

‍ ‍12. Changes to This Privacy Policy‍ ‍

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and update as needed. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.‍ ‍

13. Contact Information‍ ‍

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Site’s privacy practices, please contact:

Hypnotoad Books LLC

Attn:Ray Clifford Martinez II

439 US ROUTE 1

STE A

YORK, ME, 03909, USA‍ ‍