Effective Date: January 10, 2025

Welcome to Heather O’Brien - Exploring Life Through Fiction.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Service ("TOS") and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this site.

1. Privacy Policy

Please refer to the sections on:

• Information I Collect

  • I may collect personal information when you visit my website or engage with my content, such as:

    • Contact Information: Your name and email address when you sign up for my newsletter or contact me.

    • Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics).

    • Voluntary Data: Any personal details you provide (e.g., comments or survey responses).

• How I Use Your Information

  • Your information helps me:

    • Send newsletters, updates, and special offers (if you’ve opted in).

    • Improve my website by understanding how visitors interact with the site.

    • Respond to your questions or feedback.

    I will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.\

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. My website may use cookies to:

    • Track website performance and visitor activity (e.g., Google Analytics).

    • Personalize your experience (e.g., remembering preferences).

    You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

2. User Conduct

You agree to:

• Respect the intellectual property of this website.

• Refrain from harmful behavior (e.g., posting offensive content or using bots to scrape data).

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—stories, text, and images—is owned by Heather O’Brien. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.

4. Disclaimer of Liability

This website is provided "as is." I make no guarantees that it will be error-free or that affiliate links will always direct you to current content. I am not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your use of this website.

5. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes related to this website shall be governed by the laws of Arizona.

6. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please visit my contact page.