Privacy Policy & FTC Disclosure
Last updated: [May 13, 2025]
Privacy Policy
First Chapter Plus, a literary magazine produced by I Have Something to Say Press, is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or magazine
- Fill out a contact or submission form
- Enter promotions or giveaways
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide voluntarily.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
- Improve our website and services
- Administer contests, promotions, or surveys
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services, such as MailerLite for email marketing, and may use embedded forms or tools to facilitate subscriptions or payments. These services have their own privacy policies that govern how your data is handled.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and collect anonymous analytics data to understand how visitors use our site. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
admin@firstchapterplus.com
FTC Disclosure
At First Chapter Plus, we offer promotional opportunities to authors and publishers, including paid advertising placements and sponsored content.
Some of the books or listings you see in our magazine or on our website may have been featured as part of a paid promotion. These placements are clearly marked as Advertisements, Sponsored Listings, or identified in other obvious ways.
These paid features do not influence the opinions expressed in editorial content such as book reviews or interviews, which remain independent unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to transparency in our advertising relationships in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
If you have questions regarding our disclosure practices, feel free to contact us at:
admin@firstchapterplus.com