Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 07, 2026

Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Welcome to Authors Against Scammers (the “Site”), a production of Live for Excellence Productions, operated by Rae A. Stonehouse (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, including what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our services. This includes:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details you submit via contact forms, comments, or newsletters (e.g., to report scams or subscribe to updates).
  • User-Generated Content: Scam emails, analyses, or stories you share publicly on the Site (with your permission).
  • Communication Data: Information from emails or messages you send us.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages (via cookies or analytics tools).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use essential cookies for Site functionality and may use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) for performance insights.

Information from Third Parties

  • No direct third-party data collection. Publicly available info (e.g., scam email details) may be referenced in articles for educational purposes.

We do not collect sensitive information like financial details, passwords, or health data.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver and improve Site content (e.g., Scam Watch articles, newsletters).
  • Respond to inquiries and communicate about scams.
  • Analyze Site usage to enhance user experience.
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Publicly posted content (e.g., scam examples) may be shared on social media or in promotions to raise awareness.

  1. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Sharing occurs only in these limited cases:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., email services like Mailchimp, hosting like WordPress) bound by confidentiality.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights/safety.
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Public Content: Anonymized or consented scam reports shared for community education.
  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information (e.g., SSL encryption, secure servers). However, no online transmission is 100% secure—transmit at your own risk.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR for EU users, CCPA for California residents):

  • Access/Update/Delete: Email us to request your data.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails; disable cookies via browser settings.
  • Do Not Track: We honor browser signals where possible.

Contact us at privacy@liveforexcellence.ca to exercise rights.

  1. Cookies and Tracking
  • Essential Cookies: Required for Site operation (cannot disable).
  • Analytics Cookies: Optional; manage via cookie banner or browser.

Third-party links (e.g., social media) have their own policies—review them separately.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect their data.

  1. International Users

The Site is hosted in Canada. Data may transfer across borders; we ensure adequate protections.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be notified via email or Site notice.

  1. Contact Us

Questions? Reach out to:
Rae A. Stonehouse
Live for Excellence Productions
Email: [insert email, e.g., privacy@liveforexcellence.ca
Website: https://authorsagainstscammers.org

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