Effective Date: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

DK Hamilton (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website www.authordkhamilton.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you visit the Site or sign up for our mailing list. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may include:

• Your name and email address when you complete our newsletter sign-up form
• Any information you include in a message submitted through our contact form

We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party analytics tools. We do not automatically collect browsing data, IP addresses, or device information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

• To send you occasional emails about DK Hamilton’s books, events, offers, and updates, where you have subscribed and consented to receive such communications
• To respond to inquiries you submit through our contact form

We will not use your information for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We are subject to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia. We collect, use, and disclose your personal information only with your knowledge and consent, or as otherwise permitted by law. When you complete our newsletter sign-up form, you are expressly consenting to receive communications from us.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Where required by applicable law or court order
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of DK Hamilton or others

We do not use third-party marketing services, advertising networks, or data brokers.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com, where DK Hamilton’s books are sold. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility for or control over their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request removal of your information from our mailing list at any time (see Section 9).

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under BC PIPA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw your consent to receiving emails at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link included in all our emails

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Contact Us

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

DK Hamilton
PO Box 706, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0, Canada
Email: contact-dk-hamilton@gmail.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.