Effective 08/01/2025

At gigifontenot-childrensauthor.com, your privacy is very important to us.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, especially since out audience includes children and families.  This website is operated by Gigi Fontenot, based in Louisiana, USA

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use this website:

• Personal Information (only when voluntarily submitted):
• Name
• Email address (if you sign up for a newsletter or contact us)
• Mailing address (only if needed for giveaways or purchases)
• NON-Personal Information:
• Browser type
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Device type

This helps us understand how our website is used so we can make it better for you.

2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This website is family-friendly and welcomes children.  However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.  If you believe your child has submitted personal information without your permission, please contact us, and we'll delete it right away.

3. How We Use Your Informatio

  We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters (if you sign up)
• Respond to messages or questions
• Improve the content and design of the website
• Run giveaways or Promotions (if applicable)

 We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Cookies and tracking

We may use basic cookies to enhance your browsing experience.  These cookies don't collect personal information unless you choose to share it (like signing up for a newsletter).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to use them.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted services like:

• MailerLite - to manage our newsletter
• Google Analytics - to understand site traffic
• GoDaddy - for website hosting and domain

These services may collect data like IP addresses or device information.  They are not allowed to use your personal information for their own purposes.

6. Your Rights (Under Louisiana Law)

Louisiana residents have the right to:

• request to see what personal data we have
• Ask for corrections or deletion of your data
• Opt out of receiving future emails

To make a request, just email:

info@gigifontenot-childrensauthor.com

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information.  But remember, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.  Please use caution when sharing personal details online.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Gigi Fontenot

Email:  info@gigifontenot-childrensauthor.com

Website:  https://gigifontenot-childrensauthor.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.  If we make changes, we'll post the new version here with the new effective date.