Last Updated: March 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Emston Media LTD (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating through its imprint Mary Stone Publishing, collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, join our reader community, or purchase the 2026 Secret Collection.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information you provide directly to us to facilitate your membership and orders:
- Contact & Account Data: Name and email address provided during registration or purchase.
- Transaction Information: Billing and shipping information. All financial transactions are processed by secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal); we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Immortalization Data (Tier 3 Only): For Legacy Vault members, we collect the name you provide to be used as a character in future fictional works.
- Engagement Data: We process your email replies (required for contest validation), survey responses, and participation in Live Q&A sessions.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information collected for the following business purposes:
- Digital & Physical Fulfillment: To deliver digital assets via BookFunnel and ship physical collector sets via logistics partners (e.g., USPS, FedEx).
- Communication: To send automated updates regarding the "staged" release of the Secret Collection, including the April and May release notifications.
- The "Legacy" Character Perk: We use provided names for fictional character development. By providing a name for "Immortalization," you grant Emston Media LTD a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that name within our fictional manuscripts and related marketing.
- Marketing & Remarketing: To inform you of new releases and events. You may opt out at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails.
3. THIRD-PARTY DATA SHARING
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with the following essential service providers:
- BookFunnel: To host and manage your digital library and "Lifetime Access" bonuses.
- ActiveCampaign: To manage our email communications and automation sequences.
- Shipping & Logistics: To deliver physical books to your provided address.
- Legal Authorities: Only when required by law or to protect the safety and rights of Emston Media LTD.
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies and tracking pixels (such as the Meta Pixel) to analyze site traffic and the effectiveness of our advertisements. This helps us ensure that our readers see the most relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR/CCPA/Global Standards)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- The Right to Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- The Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data (noting that this may terminate your "Lifetime Access" to digital bonuses).
- The Right to Opt-Out: Our email system provides a "one-click" unsubscribe method to immediately stop marketing communications.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your data for as long as your "Secret Collection" membership is active. For users with "Lifetime Access," we retain contact data to ensure the continued delivery of digital bonuses unless a deletion request is made.
7. CONTACT US
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Mary Stone Publishing 6661 Dixie Highway, Suite 4, Box 122 Louisville, KY 40258
Email: mary@authormarystone.com