Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Parting Ways LLC ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit partingwaysnovel.com (the "Site"), sign up for our emails, or contact us. If anything is unclear, email us.

Who we are

Parting Ways LLC is the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.

Parting Ways LLC
1661 Ringling Blvd #2745
Sarasota, FL 34230
United States
Email: hello@partingwaysnovel.com

A note on your safety

Some visitors come to this Site because of a difficult or unsafe relationship. If you are worried that someone monitors your phone, computer, or email, consider visiting from a device they cannot access, using a private/incognito browser window, and clearing your browsing history afterward. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency number).

Information we collect

Information you give us

  • Email sign-up (free guide and updates): your first name (if provided) and email address.
  • Contact form: your first and last name, email address, phone number (optional), and the message you write.
  • Emails you send us: whatever information you choose to include.
  • Purchases (when our shop opens): name, shipping and billing address, email, phone, and order details. Payment card details are handled directly by our payment processor; we do not see or store full card numbers.

Please do not send us sensitive details about your health, an abusive situation, or another person unless you choose to. We will treat anything you share with care, but we are not a support service.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our website platform (Squarespace) automatically collects technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and approximate location (city/region/country). Some of this is collected through cookies (see below).

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. The Site is intended for adult readers.

How we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • send you the free guide and the emails you signed up for;
  • reply to your messages and inquiries (readers, book clubs, media, film, and partnership requests);
  • fulfill orders and provide customer service (when our shop opens);
  • understand how the Site is used so we can improve it;
  • keep the Site secure and prevent misuse; and
  • comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.

Legal bases (for visitors in the EU, EEA, UK, and Switzerland)

  • Consent — for marketing emails and non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Contract — to process orders you place with us.
  • Legitimate interests — to answer your messages, run and secure the Site, and understand basic site usage, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal obligation — to keep records required by law (for example, tax records for purchases).

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential cookies — needed for the Site to work and stay secure (for example, remembering your cookie choice or the contents of a shopping cart). These do not require consent.
  • Analytics cookies — set by Squarespace to count visits and understand which pages are useful. These are only placed after you select "Accept all" or enable them under "Manage cookies."

You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link on the Site, and you can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. We do not currently use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. If that changes, we will update this policy and ask for your consent first.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Browsers can send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no common standard for responding to DNT, the Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, analytics cookies are not placed unless you accept them, and you may decline them at any time. Where required by applicable law, we treat a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a request to opt out.

Who we share information with

We share personal information only with service providers who help us run the Site and our business, and only as needed:

  • Squarespace — website hosting, contact forms, analytics, and (when open) our online store.
  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — email sign-ups and newsletters.
  • Payment processors and fulfillment partners (when our shop opens) — such as Stripe or PayPal for payments and print-on-demand or drop-ship partners to produce and ship orders. They receive only what they need to complete your order.
  • Professional advisers and authorities — when required by law, to protect our rights, or to protect someone's safety.

If Parting Ways LLC is ever involved in a merger or sale of assets, personal information may transfer as part of that transaction, subject to this policy.

Third-party links and sites

The Site links to other websites, including Amazon (to buy the book), social media platforms, and support organizations such as hotlines and local resources. Those sites have their own privacy practices, which we do not control. Please review their policies.

International transfers

We are based in the United States, and our service providers may process information in the United States and other countries. Where we transfer personal information from the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we rely on safeguards offered by our providers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.

How long we keep information

  • Email list: until you unsubscribe, after which we keep only what is needed to honor your request.
  • Contact messages: up to 2 years after our last communication, unless an ongoing matter requires longer.
  • Order records: as long as required for tax and accounting purposes (typically up to 7 years).
  • Analytics data: according to Squarespace's retention settings.

Your rights and choices

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
  • Cookies: change your choice using "Cookie Preferences."
  • Access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, object to or restrict certain processing, and withdraw consent — available to you under laws such as the GDPR and UK GDPR, and similar rights under California and other U.S. state privacy laws where they apply.
  • California residents may also request information about the categories of personal information we have collected and how it is used. We do not sell or "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To make a request, email hello@partingwaysnovel.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request, and we will respond within the time required by law (generally 30 to 45 days). We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

If you are in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Security

We use reputable service providers and reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date above. If changes are significant, we will place a notice on the Site and, if you are on our email list, let you know by email.

Contact us

Parting Ways LLC
1661 Ringling Blvd #2745, Sarasota, FL 34230, United States
hello@partingwaysnovel.com