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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

RussLopez.com (“Site”) is owned and operated by Russ López. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Sign up for email updates or newsletters

  • Request booking information

  • Register for events or appearances

  • Purchase books or merchandise via linked retailers

  • Communicate with us or our publicity partners

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization or affiliation

  • Message details

  • Event-related information

  • Any information you voluntarily include in communication

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the Site

  • Referring website

  • General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics 4), and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Provide updates, newsletters, and announcements

  • Manage event RSVPs and book-related promotions

  • Improve Site performance, design, and user experience

  • Detect and prevent security issues or misuse of the Site

  • Maintain accurate records of communication

  • Coordinate media, publicity, and speaking engagements (through Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management or other partners)

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Booking & Publicity Communications

If you reach out for booking, events, interviews, or publicity inquiries, your message may be shared with Russ López’s publicist:

Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management
Email: michelekarlsberg@me.com
Phone: 917-359-2803

Your information will only be shared as needed to respond to your request.

4. Cookies & Analytics

The Site uses cookies and analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve the user experience.

Cookies may:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Track usage statistics

  • Enable performance features

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

5. Email Communications

If you join a mailing list, you agree to receive:

  • News and updates

  • Book announcements

  • Event information

  • Media and appearance notifications

  • Relevant content connected to LatineLit.com or ShawmutPeninsulaPress.com

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email or by contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links or integrations with third-party platforms, including:

  • Book retailers (Ingram, Amazon, Shawmut Peninsula Press)

  • Podcast platforms

  • Event registration tools

  • Social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

  • Payment or merchandise providers (where applicable)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure form handling

  • Restricted data access

  • Regular platform updates

Although we take precautions, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of newsletter communications

  • Restrict certain types of data processing

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

10. Cross-Site Ecosystem

RussLopez.com is part of an interconnected ecosystem that includes:

  • LatineLit.com (literary magazine)

  • ShawmutPeninsulaPress.com (publishing house)

These websites are independently managed but share unified branding and may link to each other. Information is not automatically shared between the sites unless you submit forms on those individual sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.
Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Russ López
Via the Site’s Contact page

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