Understanding Our Privacy Practices

At Indie Read Haven, we value your privacy and believe you should understand how your information is handled. Our Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you when using our website and services.

Your trust matters to us, and we are committed to transparency and responsible privacy practices.

This policy was last undated on August 17, 2026

Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

Information We Collect

Details on the types of information we gather from users.

How We Use Information

Explanation of how your information is utilized to improve services.

Payments

Information on payment processing and data security.

Your Privacy Choices

Options available to you regarding your personal data.

Contact Us

How to reach us with privacy-related inquiries.

International Visitors

Privacy rights for visitors outside the United States.

Childrens Privacy

Our policy on collecting information from children under 13.

Browser Privacy Signals

How we respond to browser-based privacy controls.

Information We Collect

At Indie Read Haven, we keep the personal information we collect to a minimum. The only personally identifiable information we collect directly is provided when you subscribe to our newsletter, which consists of your name and email address.

Payments for promotional listings are processed through Stripe. Stripe may collect personal and payment information necessary to process your transaction; however, Indie Read Haven does not store or maintain your payment card information.

For book listings and promotions, we also collect information necessary to create and display the listing, including book titles, book cover images, and links to book sales or download pages.

How We Use Information

At Indie Read Haven, we use the information we collect only to operate our website, provide our promotional services, and communicate with our readers and authors.

Newsletter subscriber names and email addresses are used to deliver requested newsletters, book recommendations, special promotions, and Indie Read Haven updates. Subscribers may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

Book information—including titles, cover images, and sales or download links—is used to create and display promotional listings and direct interested readers to the appropriate third-party page where they can purchase or download the book.

Information related to payments is processed by Stripe for the purpose of completing transactions. Indie Read Haven does not directly store or maintain customers’ complete payment card information.

Payments

All payments for Indie Read Haven promotional listings are securely processed through Stripe, a third-party payment provider. When you make a purchase, your payment information is submitted directly to Stripe for processing.

Indie Read Haven does not directly collect, store, or maintain your complete credit or debit card information. Stripe may collect personal and financial information necessary to complete your transaction in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.

Indie Read Haven may receive limited transaction details, such as your name, email address, purchase information, payment amount, and transaction status, when needed to process and manage your book listing.

Your Privacy Choices

Your Privacy Choices

At Indie Read Haven, we believe you should have control over the personal information you provide to us. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

You may also contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete the name and email address associated with your newsletter subscription, subject to any information we may be required to retain by law.

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at stephen@stephenkingery.com.

International Visitors

If you are visiting Indie Read Haven from outside the United States, you may have certain privacy rights under the laws of your jurisdiction. These rights could include access to your personal data, the ability to correct or delete information, and options to restrict or object to data processing. Additionally, you might have the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at stephen@stephenkingery.com.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that the applicability of these rights depends on the specific legal framework of your location.

Childrens Privacy

Protecting Young Readers

Indie Read Haven is committed to providing a safe environment for book lovers of all ages. As a platform designed for a general audience, we do not intentionally gather personal data from children under the age of 13. Our mission is to connect readers with independent authors, and we take privacy seriously. If we discover any personal information from children under 13 has been inadvertently collected, we will promptly take action to remove such data. For any concerns, please reach out to us at [stephen@stephenkingery.com](mailto:stephen@stephenkingery.com).

Browser Privacy Signals

Respecting Your Privacy Preferences

In today’s digital landscape, many browsers and devices offer privacy controls or signals to enhance user privacy. At Indie Read Haven, we are dedicated to respecting these preferences. Where applicable and technically feasible, we will respond to legally mandated browser-based privacy signals. This ensures that your privacy choices are honored as you explore our collection of independent literature.

We encourage you to utilize these tools to manage your online privacy effectively. Our commitment to transparency means that we continuously evaluate our practices to align with evolving privacy standards and technologies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Staying Informed About Policy Updates

As Indie Read Haven evolves, so too may our Privacy Policy. Changes in website features, services, technology, or legal requirements may necessitate updates to our policy. We are committed to keeping our users informed about these changes. The ‘Effective Date’ at the top of this page will clearly indicate when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information and privacy rights.

Our dedication to transparency and user trust means that we will always strive to communicate any significant changes clearly. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at [stephen@stephenkingery.com](mailto:stephen@stephenkingery.com).

Phone

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or a privacy-related request, please contact Indie Read Haven. (304) 757-0431

Address

Indie Read Haven
314 East Maplewood Estates
Scott Depot, WV 25560