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privacy policy

Sam Bennett Books is represented by Hollow Bone Press, a publishing imprint operated by The Digital Folks Studio Pty Ltd ABN: 45 697 356 120 Last updated: July 2026

 

1. Who We Are

Sam Bennett Books is represented by Hollow Bone Press, a publishing imprint operated by The Digital Folks Studio Pty Ltd, based in New South Wales, Australia. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit sambennettbooks.com, sign up to our mailing list, or apply for our ARC reader programme.

 

For GDPR purposes, The Digital Folks Studio Pty Ltd is the data controller.

 

Contact:

hello@thedigitalfolks.com.au

 

2. What Information We Collect

Mailing list subscribers

 

  • First name

  • Email address

 

ARC reader applicants

 

  • First name

  • Email address

  • Social media profile links (Instagram, TikTok, or other platforms you choose to provide)

  • Goodreads profile link

 

Website visitors

 

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URLs

  • IP address (collected automatically via Wix and Meta Pixel)

 

3. How We Collect It

We collect information you provide directly when you:

 

  • Submit a mailing list signup form

  • Submit an ARC reader application

 

We also collect information automatically through:

 

  • Wix website analytics

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram advertising tracking)

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

 

  • Send you emails about Sam Bennett Books, including new releases, bonus content, and updates

  • Assess ARC reader applications

  • Deliver requested content such as bonus scenes and reader downloads

  • Measure and improve our advertising through Meta Pixel data

  • Comply with legal obligations

 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For readers in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we process your data on the following legal bases:

 

  • Consent: when you sign up to our mailing list or submit an ARC application, you consent to us contacting you for the purposes described above

  • Legitimate interests: website analytics and advertising measurement to understand and grow our readership

 

You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or contacting us directly.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

 

  • Wix analytics cookies: used to measure website traffic and visitor behaviour

  • Meta Pixel: used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and to build advertising audiences

 

By using our website, you consent to this tracking. You can opt out of Meta's advertising tracking at www.facebook.com/adpreferences.

 

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our business. Each has its own privacy policy.

 

 

8. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely within the platforms listed above. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

 

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list or as required by law. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

 

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights:

 

Australia (Privacy Act 1988)

 

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Complaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (oaic.gov.au)

 

European EEA and UK (GDPR)

 

  • Access, rectification, and erasure of your data

  • Restriction of or objection to processing

  • Data portability

  • The right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

 

United States (CAN-SPAM / CCPA where applicable)

 

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

  • Request deletion of personal data we hold about you

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thedigitalfolks.com.au

 

11. Children

Our website and content are intended for readers aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or mailing list after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

 

The Digital Folks Studio Pty Ltd hello@thedigitalfolks.com.au

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