MAR Literary Services

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25, 2025
Last Updated: September 25, 2025

Introduction

MAR Literary Services (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information across our websites and services.

This policy applies to:

All websites are owned and operated by MAR Literary Services, controlled by Maria Acosta Ramirez.

Contact Information

MAR Literary Services
Maria Acosta Ramirez
2165 Nolte Rd Unit 1023
St. Cloud, FL 34772
USA

Phone: (407) 228-3029
General Contact: hello@marliteraryservices.com
Support: support@marliteraryservices.com

For privacy-specific inquiries, please contact us at hello@marliteraryservices.com with “Privacy Inquiry” in the subject line.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our services, subscribe to our newsletter, or make purchases, we may collect:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites, certain information may be collected automatically through third-party services:

Information We Do NOT Collect

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Communication

Business Operations

Legal Compliance

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use various third-party services to operate our websites and provide services. These providers may have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Email Marketing and Communication

Payment Processing

Analytics and Website Performance

Website Infrastructure

Communication Tools

AI and Content Tools

WordPress Plugins and Security

Potential Future Services

Each third-party service provider has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our websites. They help us understand how you use our sites and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential/Functional Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for our websites to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to member areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.

Analytics Cookies:
We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our websites. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing/Advertising Cookies:
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. However, we may implement these in the future (such as Facebook Pixel) to deliver relevant advertising. If we do, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

Cookie Consent

We use the Cookies Yes plugin to manage cookie consent. When you first visit our website, you’ll be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our websites. For more information about managing cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data Is Stored

Your personal information is stored:

We do not maintain separate data servers beyond what is provided by our hosting and service providers.

Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Information

Email Addresses:
We retain email addresses indefinitely for the following reasons:

Client Service Data:
Information related to coaching sessions, alpha reading services, and other client work is retained:

Manuscript Materials (Alpha Reading):
Author manuscripts and related materials are retained for up to 5 years after service completion to allow us to review our feedback process and improve our ability to provide detailed analysis.

Transaction and Financial Records:
Customer transaction data and financial records are retained for 10 years for tax compliance and legal purposes.

Newsletter Subscribers:
Email addresses of newsletter subscribers are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Data Deletion

After the applicable retention period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized. You may request early deletion of your data subject to legal and contractual obligations (see “Your Rights” section below).

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under data protection laws such as GDPR (European Union) and CCPA (California, USA).

Rights Available to All Users

Right to Access:
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction:
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Deletion:
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Right to Withdraw Consent:
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting us.

Right to Object:
You may object to certain processing of your personal information, such as marketing communications.

Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights:

Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Restriction:
You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

Right to Lodge a Complaint:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your data based on:

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to Know:
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.

Right to Delete:
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.

Right to Opt-Out:
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell your personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination:
You have the right to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights (we do not discriminate against anyone for any reason whatsoever).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Unsubscribe from Marketing Emails

To unsubscribe from our newsletter and marketing emails:

International Data Transfers

Our business is based in the United States, and we serve clients internationally. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Age Requirements for Services:

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at hello@marliteraryservices.com.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. Notification will be provided without undue delay and will include:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our websites do not currently respond to DNT signals. We rely on cookie consent mechanisms to honor your tracking preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Consent

By using our websites and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.

Questions and Concerns

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

MAR Literary Services
Maria Acosta Ramirez
2165 Nolte Rd Unit 1023
St. Cloud, FL 34772
USA

Primary Contact: hello@marliteraryservices.com
Phone: (407) 228-3029
Support: support@marliteraryservices.com
Newsletter Inquiries: newsletters@marliteraryservices.com

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

By using MAR Literary Services websites (marliteraryservices.com, marliteraryservices.com/corner, and marliteraryservices.com/first-draft-club) and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.