Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 21, 2026
Leah J. Larkin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and how you can manage your personal information.
Information We Collect
Email Subscriptions
When you voluntarily subscribe to the mailing list for The Thirteenth Hour, your email address and any additional information you choose to provide are collected for the purpose of sending book release announcements and related updates.
Subscriber information is stored and managed through Squarespace, our website and email service provider.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. You may also contact us directly to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
Website Information
When you visit this website, Squarespace may automatically collect certain technical information, including your browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate geographic location, and general website activity.
This information is used to support website functionality, security, and visitor analytics.
Cookies and Analytics
This website is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and may provide analytics about website traffic and visitor activity.
Depending on the website's settings, optional analytics or tracking technologies may also be used.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Send book release announcements and occasional author updates to subscribers.
Respond to messages or inquiries.
Maintain and improve website functionality.
Understand general website traffic and visitor engagement.
Your personal information will not be sold or rented to third parties.
Sharing of Information
Limited personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers, including Squarespace, when necessary to operate the website, manage email subscriptions, or deliver communications.
These providers handle information according to their applicable privacy and security practices.
Third-Party Links and Book Purchases
This website may contain links to external websites, including online bookstores, retailers, and social media platforms.
Book purchases made through external retailers are processed by those retailers and are subject to their individual privacy policies and terms.
Leah J. Larkin does not directly collect or process payment information for purchases made through these external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Security of Information
Reasonable measures are taken to help protect personal information through the website's service providers. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information collected through this website, subject to applicable law.
California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, services, or applicable privacy requirements.
Any updates will be reflected in the revised date at the top of this page.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:
Leah J. Larkin