Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

The Mingles in Wilderland is a fantasy novel published by StoryKeepers Press, an imprint of Naptown Media, Indianapolis, Indiana. This website, theminglesinwilderland.com, is operated by Naptown Media.

When this policy says “we,” “us,” or “our,” it means Naptown Media.

2. What this policy covers

This policy describes what personal information we collect through this website, why we collect it, how we use it, and how you can contact us about it. It also describes our specific practices regarding children under 13.

This policy does not cover third-party websites, retailers, or services linked from this site. When you follow a link to a retailer, BookFunnel, Yoto, Spotify, Apple, or another third-party service, that service’s own privacy policy applies.

3. What we collect and why

Newsletter subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and name. We use MailerLite to manage subscriptions and deliver email.

Contact form or email

If you contact us through a website form or by email, we receive whatever information you include in your message, such as your name, email address, and message.

Downloads

If you request a downloadable resource, ebook, or audiobook, we may collect your name and email address to provide access and send occasional StoryKeepers Guild Dispatches, as disclosed on the form.

Automatically collected information

Our hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. We use this data to operate, secure, and understand use of the site.

What we do not collect

We do not sell personal information. We do not use behavioral advertising trackers. We do not collect payment information through this website. Purchases take place on third-party retail sites and are governed by those retailers’ privacy policies.

4. How we use your information

• To deliver requested books, audio, maps, educator materials, or other resources.
• To send occasional StoryKeepers Guild Dispatches when an adult agrees to receive them.
• To respond to messages and inquiries.
• To operate, secure, and improve the website.

We do not use personal information for an unrelated purpose without consent.

5. Children’s privacy

The Wilderland is written for readers of all ages, and children are welcome to read public content on this website, including stories, illustrations, maps, and activities.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Newsletter subscriptions, contact submissions, download requests, and any other activity involving personal information must be completed by a parent, legal guardian, educator, or other adult.

If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. A parent or guardian may request deletion by contacting privacy@theminglesinwilderland.com.

Future interactive features

Future StoryKeepers Guild and Memory Grove features may involve submitted family stories, artwork, or recordings. Such features will not be made available to children until appropriate parental notice, consent, access, and deletion procedures are in place.

6. Email communication

If you subscribe or claim a free resource, you will receive the requested material and occasional email about The Mingles in Wilderland, including new content, events, reader activities, and related announcements. Every promotional email includes an unsubscribe link.

We do not add addresses from ordinary contact messages to the marketing list unless the sender separately subscribes.

7. Cookies and tracking

This website may use cookies or local storage needed for site operation and preferences. We do not use advertising cookies or social-media tracking pixels. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide any notice or consent required by law.

8. Third-party services

We use service providers for website hosting, email delivery, and delivery of requested reading or listening materials. When you choose to leave this site for BookFunnel, Yoto, Spotify, Apple, a retailer, or another service, that provider’s terms and privacy policy apply.

We disclose information to service providers only as needed to perform their function, or as required by law.

9. Data retention

We retain subscriber information while you remain subscribed and as needed to honor opt-out records. Contact messages are retained as needed to respond to and resolve the inquiry. Technical records are retained for a reasonable period for security and site operation.

10. Your choices and rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with you, and you may unsubscribe from promotional email at any time. Contact privacy@theminglesinwilderland.com.

11. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No internet transmission or electronic-storage method is completely secure.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy. Material changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

13. Contact

Questions or concerns may be sent to privacy@theminglesinwilderland.com.

Naptown Media, Indianapolis, Indiana