PRIVACY POLICY – MARSHA JENKINS-SANDERS
Last Updated: May 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information at MarshaJenkinsSanders.com, the official website of author Marsha Jenkins-Sanders.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors—especially children—and to being transparent about how we use your information.

1. Who We Are

This site is owned and operated by Marsha Jenkins-Sanders, an author of books for children and families.

Our site provides:

  • Information about books and appearances

  • Downloadable resources for kids, parents, and educators

  • Optional email newsletters and contact forms

2. Who This Policy Covers

This policy applies to:

  • Adults who visit the site (parents, educators, librarians, etc.)

  • Children under 13, with adult supervision

  • Teens and older kids who use the site with permission

We follow COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) guidelines to protect children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without a parent or guardian's consent. Children under 13 should use the site with a parent or guardian.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

a. Personal Information (only if you provide it)

  • Your name and email (if you sign up for a newsletter or fill out a contact form)

  • Any other information you voluntarily share via a form or message

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

  • This data helps us understand how people use the site and improve it

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar tools to:

  • Keep the site running smoothly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Collect anonymous usage statistics

You can choose to block cookies in your browser settings.

Advertising Cookies and Google AdSense

If this website is approved to display ads in the future, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a visitor’s prior visits to this website or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies helps it and its partners serve ads to visitors based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

Visitors may choose to disable personalized advertising through their browser settings or Google ad settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your questions or messages

  • Send optional newsletters or updates (with your permission)

  • Offer downloadable resources

  • Improve our website content and performance

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to:

  • Secure your data with trusted platforms and technologies

  • Never sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties

  • Limit access to personal information to those who need it to operate the site

6. Email Communication

If you sign up for a newsletter, we’ll use your email only to send updates you’ve agreed to. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of each message.

7. Third-Party Services

Our site may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Newsletter delivery

  • Analytics

  • External book sales links (e.g., Amazon)

These services may collect their own data under their own policies. We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy notices.

8. Children’s Privacy

We care deeply about protecting children's privacy.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your data

To make a request, please contact us using the form on the website or email marsha@marshajenkinssanders.com.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll post a clear notice on the site. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the Contact page or email marsha@marshajenkinssanders.com.