Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 22, 2026
Welcome to the official website of Madeline Dorobiala. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the third-party services that may process information when you use certain features of the site.
I want this website to be a place where readers can learn more about me and my work, explore A Battle for the Soul, and connect with me. I also want to be transparent about how information is handled.
1. Information You Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when using certain features of this website. For example, you may provide information when:
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contacting me through the website's inquiry form;
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signing up for my newsletter, when that feature becomes available;
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purchasing a book or other merchandise through the website's storefront; or
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contacting me about school visits, book clubs, events, or other inquiries.
The information you provide will depend on the feature you use. For example, an inquiry may include your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
I use information you voluntarily provide primarily to respond to your inquiry, fulfill your request, communicate with you, or provide the service you requested.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the website's contact forms.
2. Website Store and Payments
Books and other merchandise may be sold through Payhip, which is embedded into or linked from this website.
When you make a purchase, payment and order information may be collected and processed by Payhip and its payment providers. Depending on the payment method you use, this may include information such as your name, email address, billing or shipping information, order details, and payment information.
I may have access to information necessary to manage and fulfill your order, such as your name, contact information, items purchased, and order details. I do not receive or store your full credit card number or other complete payment credentials myself.
Payment information is handled by the applicable payment provider in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms.
For more information about how Payhip handles personal information and payments, please review Payhip's own privacy policy and terms.
3. The Kingdom Quiz
This website includes an interactive quiz created using Youform that allows visitors to discover which kingdom from A Battle for the Soul they belong to based on the answers they select.
The quiz is intended for entertainment and reader engagement.
The quiz does not intentionally ask for information such as your name, email address, home address, or payment information. The answers you select are used to determine your quiz result.
Because the quiz is provided through Youform, Youform may process certain information in connection with your use of the quiz in accordance with its own privacy practices.
4. Contact and Inquiry Forms
The website may include a form that allows visitors to contact me about matters such as:
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school or educational visits;
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book clubs;
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events or appearances;
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media or professional inquiries; and
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general questions about my books or website.
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Information submitted through these forms is used to respond to the inquiry and, when appropriate, coordinate the requested opportunity.
I do not sell or rent information submitted through my contact forms.
5. Newsletter
I may offer an email newsletter in the future.
If you choose to subscribe, your email address and any other information requested during the signup process will be used to send the newsletter and related communications.
You will be able to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in the emails.
Additional information about the newsletter provider and how subscriber information is handled will be provided when the newsletter is launched.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
I do not intentionally use this website to place advertising or tracking cookies for the purpose of following visitors across other websites.
However, the website is hosted through Wix, and certain cookies or similar technologies may be used by Wix or by embedded third-party services to operate, secure, and maintain their services.
Some features of the website, including the Payhip storefront and Youform quiz, are provided by third parties and may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
I do not currently use cookies for targeted advertising.
7. Third-Party Services
Some features of this website are provided by third-party services. These services may process information when you interact with their features.
These may include:
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Wix — website hosting and website functionality;
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Payhip — online storefront, order processing, and payment-related services;
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Youform — interactive quiz functionality; and
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other service providers that may be added in the future to support website functionality, communications, or sales.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and terms governing their handling of information. Where appropriate, you should review those policies directly.
8. How I Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
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respond to questions and inquiries;
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communicate with readers;
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fulfill purchases and provide customer service;
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manage newsletter subscriptions;
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coordinate school visits, book clubs, appearances, or events;
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improve the website and its functionality;
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maintain the security of the website; and
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comply with applicable legal obligations.
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
9. How Long Information Is Kept
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate records, to fulfill legal or business obligations, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Information held by third-party services may be retained according to their own retention policies.
10. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.
If you have submitted personal information directly to me and would like to ask about the information I have received, please contact me using the information below.
You may also unsubscribe from any future newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the email.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically toward children under the age of 13.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact me so that I can take appropriate steps.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as the website, its features, or the services used to operate it change.
When significant changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through this website, you can contact me at:
Madeline Dorobiala