Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

Welcome to the website of author Layla Harper. This Privacy Policy describes how Alura Press LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), operating under the pen name Layla Harper, collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from www.laylaharper.com (the "Site"), use Shopify for purchases, or subscribe to our newsletters via Substack or Kit.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our Site or services. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, and billing/shipping address when you sign up for a newsletter, download a freebie, or make a purchase.

  • Transaction Information: When you buy books or merchandise through our store (powered by Shopify), we collect details necessary to process your order, including items purchased, payment method, and shipping details. Please note: We do not directly store or view your full credit card details; all payments are securely processed by our third-party payment processors via Shopify.

  • Communication Information: Any information you provide when you contact us directly via email.

2. How We Collect Data Automatically (Cookies & Tracking)

Like most websites, our Site (hosted by Squarespace) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience.

  • Pixels and Advertising: We may utilize tracking pixels (such as the Meta/Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, understand user behavior, and deliver targeted ads to you on third-party platforms based on your interests.

  • You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings at any time.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data with trusted third-party service providers necessary to run our author business:

  • Squarespace: Hosts our Site and tracks basic analytics.

  • Shopify: Powers our e-commerce store and processes transactions safely.

  • Kit & Substack: Manages our email marketing, newsletter distribution, and subscriber lists.

  • BookFunnel: Delivers digital bonus content and arc copies to your device.

  • Bookvault: Fulfils and ships physical book orders placed through our store.

Each of these providers maintains their own privacy policy regarding how they handle your data.

4. Your Rights and Choices

  • Email Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of any email we send.

  • Access and Deletion: Depending on your location (including various US state privacy laws), you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data we hold about you. To make a request, please contact us at the email address provided below.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and books are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately so it can be deleted.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Alura Press LLC Massachusetts, USA

Email: layla@laylaharper.com or laura@alurapress.com