Last updated: August 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Grant Merritt Publishing collects when you visit apuppystalebook.com, why we collect it, and what we do with it. We have kept it plain, because our site is simple: we sell a children’s book.
Who we are
Grant Merritt Publishing is an independent publisher based in California. Our website address is https://www.apuppystalebook.com. You can reach us any time at grant@apuppystalebook.com.
What we collect
When you order a book. Orders are processed by Stripe. Stripe collects your name, email address, shipping address, and payment details in order to complete the sale. We receive your name, email, and shipping address so we can send you your book. We never see or store your full card number.
When you join our email list. If you sign up for updates, we collect your email address so we can send you news about the book and future releases. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
When you contact us. If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide so that we can reply to you.
When you leave a comment. We collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information, to help detect spam.
When you browse. We use Google Analytics to understand general patterns, such as how many people visit and which pages they read. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
How we use your information
We use it to ship your order, answer your questions, send you updates you asked for, and understand how the site is being used. That is all. We do not sell your personal information and we do not share it with advertisers.
Who we share it with
We share information only with the services that make this site work: Stripe for payments, our email provider for newsletters, Google Analytics for site statistics, and shipping carriers to deliver your book. Each of these handles your data under its own privacy policy.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to function properly and to collect anonymous analytics. You can block or delete cookies at any time in your browser settings.
How long we keep it
We keep order records as long as we need them for business and tax purposes. We keep email list information until you unsubscribe. We keep comments and contact form messages unless you ask us to remove them.
Your rights
You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. If you are a California resident, you have these rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right not to be treated differently for exercising them. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, email grant@apuppystalebook.com.
Children
Our books are written for children, but this website is intended for adults making purchases. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, email us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle your information, we will update this page and revise the date at the top.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email grant@apuppystalebook.com.