Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

At Calder House Mysteries, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

Website:
https://www.calderhousemysteries.com

Who We Are

Calder House Mysteries is the official website of author Paul Shearman and the Calder House Mysteries series.

Our website provides information about the books, characters, blog articles, and opportunities to join our reader community.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Join the Calder House Reader Circle
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our website
  • Leave comments on blog posts (if comments are enabled)
  • Download reader resources or free books

Information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you voluntarily provide

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and book updates
  • Deliver reader gifts and downloadable content
  • Respond to questions or messages
  • Improve the website and reader experience
  • Notify you about new releases, promotions, and special offers

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Email Marketing

If you join the Calder House Reader Circle or subscribe to our newsletter, your information is securely stored using Brevo, our email service provider.

Your information is used only to send communications you have requested.

Brevo’s Privacy Policy is available at:

https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/

Book Downloads

Free books and reader resources may be delivered through BookFunnel.

If you request a download, your email address may be shared with BookFunnel solely for the purpose of delivering your requested content and providing download support.

BookFunnel’s Privacy Policy is available at:

https://bookfunnel.com/privacy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure website traffic
  • Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

These tools collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device type
  • General geographic region
  • Referring websites

This information helps us improve the reader experience.

Advertising

We may use advertising services such as Meta (Facebook) to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and provide relevant promotions.

These services may use cookies or similar technologies to understand website activity.

Any advertising data is collected in accordance with the privacy policies of the respective providers.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos
  • Social media posts
  • Maps
  • Other external media

Embedded content behaves as though you visited the originating website directly and may collect data according to that provider’s privacy policy.

Comments

If blog comments are enabled, we collect the information submitted in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help prevent spam.

Comments may be processed using automated spam detection services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your stored data

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the email below.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use services including:

  • Brevo
  • BookFunnel
  • Google Analytics
  • Meta (Facebook)
  • WordPress
  • Cloudflare (if applicable)
  • Website hosting providers

Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how it processes information.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Paul Shearman

Email:
hello@calderhousemysteries.com

Website:
https://www.calderhousemysteries.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised effective date.