Last Updated: May 6, 2025
Who we are
Humming Hearts Publishing LLC (“the Company”) operates: https://www.hummingheartspublishing.com.
Privacy Policy
By visiting/using https://www.hummingheartspublishing.com “we” “us” “our” (the website) "you" (the visitor), hereby consent, accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy.
Disclaimer
One of your top priorities at Humming Hearts Publishing LLC is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy/Cookie Policy contains the type of data that is collected by this website and how it’s used.
Humming Hearts Publishing is a registered LLC based in the United States, and owned by Serena Montoya.
By visiting this website, you accept and agree to the terms of this Privacy/Cookies Policy and Disclaimer. If there are any changes or updates to either, by continuing to use the website you agree to any changes. If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy or Disclaimer then you must not access or use the website.
We will not sell, distribute or lease any of your personal information.
Anything presented on Humming Hearts Publishing, LLC is meant for informational purposes and all opinions are those of our team; each blog posting will list who is the author of the content. We do not guarantee any of our advice or products will provide results to you. All content produced on this website is protected by copyright. You may not scrape or reproduce any of the content on our blog. We accept backlinks if you find any of our ideas insightful and wish to share our work with your community.
For writers/indie-authors looking for editors, we have the right to choose or refuse any story that we feel may not align with our mission or our schedule. Our editors use the Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition with US spelling, unless otherwise specified.
cookies
Cookies store small pieces of information in text files; they are stored on your device when a website loads within your browser. They aid in the functionality, security, and experience of the website.
We use essential, (for the functionality of our website, which allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent threats) statistical (this aids our Squarespace analytics which we outline below), marketing (we display advertisements on our website that are personalized to you), preferences, and functional cookies (non-essential cookies for embedded content and social media platforms) on this website. You may opt-out cookies on this website when you first sign on.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
As a visitor of our website, we collect IP addresses. If you choose to opt-into our comments, or email list, we will collect your first and last name, and your email address, as a standard.
Website Design: Squarespace
We use Squarespace for our web host provider, bringing you a clean and professional landing page for learning about the writing craft and booking editing services for your novel. Squarespace tracks and collects cookie data through the analytics that may last up to 30 minutes. This information includes your IP address, network, browser, device, and web pages you visited prior to coming onto this website. By using our website, you grant us permission to share with Squarespace–our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.
Squarespace cookies: When you click onto our website, you have the option to accept or decline cookies, in choosing to decline, it may interfere with the functionality of your experience on our website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments or “like” other comments, we collect data for the functionality of the form and website. The information collected is information about your browser, network and device, details about the web page or content you shared or proposed to share and your IP address. These are for your convenience so that you don’t have to repeat the process for future comments. These cookies can last up to two years. Visitor comments are monitored through an automated spam detection service. These third-parties have access to your data as noted within this agreement.
Squarespace Shop and Cart
If you make a purchase through our shop, we may collect some of your personal information, so we can send you an invoiced receipt of your order. We may collect your billing and shipping address, email address, name, and phone number so we may fulfill your order, or contact you if there is anything wrong with your purchase. Cookies will expire after three years and are shared with Squarespace for functionality as they are our web host provider. We will email you information about your order when you make a purchase, you cannot opt-out of these emails.
In our shop, we comply with Squarespace Payments. They partner with the following third-party service payment solutions, who will also receive your personal information to ensure safe online transactions. These third-party service providers are Stripe for payment processing, read their policy here, and Sift for fraud monitoring, you can read their policy here.
If you’ve abandoned your cart, Squarespace will send you an automated email within 24 hours if you have entered your email address at checkout or are logged into your customer account. They may also email you if you've added an in-stock product to your shopping cart or you’ve left the browser without completing your purchase. You can unsubscribe at the bottom of the email and the cookies will expire after two weeks.
Invoicing, Subscriptions, and Payments
We use Squarespace’s payment processing as we mentioned above; all of those same terms apply to invoices, subscriptions, and any and all other payments made through our website. We also enable you to use PayPal as your payment provider; you can view their full privacy policy here. By making any purchase through our website, you therefore agree to these policies.
Email Marketer
This website uses Kit to connect with subscribers and send promotions; cookies may be collected. By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletters, updates, messages, and promotional emails related to this website. Our Newsletter, or any digital sign-up form is hosted with Kit, who stores your email address to send future emails, promotions, and information through. You can view their privacy policy here. Please "Unsubscribe" if you no longer wish to receive any emails from us. And we will comply with your wishes to no longer receive information from this website. As for third-parties, we have no control, so please communicate with said party if any emails are sent to you after you’ve “unsubscribed”.
Our website uses Pinterest as an integral social media platform, so you can share and save our blog posts to your boards. You can view their privacy policy here.
Embedded content from other websites
Some articles within this website include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, etc. that come from various other websites; by engaging with the content, it behaves in the same manner as if “you” the visitor browsed that other website. They may collect data, cookies, embed additional third-party monitoring, and tracking about you and your interactions through the embedded content. If you should use the links and are directed to another website, we have no control over that other site.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, and with your consent will collect data and process data about the visitors of hummingheartspublishing.com. This information is strictly used to optimize the content of our site. None of the information is trackable to individuals. This personal data includes (cookies and IP address), and is stored for 26 months.
Third-Party Merchants
Affiliate links/Ads may be presented on the website. Any references to third-party products/services are subject to change without notice. Please do the appropriate research before purchasing with such offers.
Google Ads may be placed on our website, which are based on a user’s prior visits to other websites, they use cookies to produce advertisements catered to you. You may opt-out of these personalized advertisements with Google, here.
As a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program, we earn from qualifying purchases. Humming Hearts Publishing LLC may be compensated for the aforementioned, as well as any links customers choose to utilize through the content of the website. You are not obligated to use any links on this website. Posts with affiliate links are clearly stated with a disclosure at the beginning of each post. You can read their privacy policy, here.
Our blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorships, paid insertions, or other forms of compensation. We will always state when we are partnering with other businesses, or part of a sponsorship agreement. We do not accept sponsorships of products/services we don’t believe in; if we’ve accepted a sponsor, we wholeheartedly believe in it. All of the views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely from the blog owner and “our team”.
We are not personally responsible for the results of any product or service you purchase through an affiliate link. We only recommend products/services we believe in and that will bring value to your creative writing and life. When you purchase through a link, you are a customer of the listed merchant, not Humming Hearts Publishing, LLC. Verify any affiliate product or service with the manufacturer or provider before purchasing your order.
GDPR
As a visitor of the European Union, you are entitled to specific information and rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, which include:
(1)Requesting your data that the Company stores with the right to rectify or erase your personal data. (2)You can also request restrictions for the processing of your data. (3) You can also object to the processing of your data. (4) You have the right to withdraw your consent of the processing of your personal data at any time, that of which will not affect your prior acceptance. (5) You have the right to file a complaint with an advisor if there are any issues related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights. If you wish to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
Unless you choose to do any of the above, we only require information to enter a contract with you. You therefore authorize and consent this website to process your personal information and are bound by this privacy policy. The information you have provided to share with us will be collected until the company ceases to provide you services, products, or content. Humming Hearts Publishing, LLC must comply with the law.
Why we collect the aforementioned information
The data collected requires us to better serve you as a consumer so we may contact you via email with promotional information you may find interesting.
To better improve the viewer's experience.
We retain any information you choose to share with us until you request for us to delete shared information at hummingheartspublishing@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for individuals ages 18 and older. All children under the age of 13 are prohibited from using this website. We respect the privacy of all children and we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose any personal information of a child under the age of 13 without prior parental consent. If you believe any personal information has been collected from this website of a child under the age of 13, please contact us and the information will be deleted.
California Consumer Privacy Act
Residents of California are entitled to additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Law. Your rights include:
You have the right to know what personal information collected is used and shared.
You have the right to decline the sale of your personal data and access to such information within a certain timeframe.
You have the right to delete personal information collected; with some exceptions depending on the business.
The right to exercise your CCPA rights with equal services and no discrimination.
Be advised we DO NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION to third-parties or anyone else.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You may also request we erase any and all personal data we retain about you— unless it’s any and all data we are obligated to keep for security, legal, or administrative purposes. For inquiries of these purposes, you can contact hummingheartspublishing@gmail.com.
How long we keep your data
If you leave a comment, metadata is indefinitely retained, allowing us to identify, recognize, and approve any additional follow-up comments automatically, instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Additional information
How we protect your data
We make it a priority to protect your data by using appropriate and secure physical, electronic, and administrative safeguarding to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We use a safe and protected Clickjack protection, which is provided by our host, Squarespace. We understand and take into account the nature of the Personal Data and risks involved in processing your information.
What data breach procedures we have in place
Internal reporting systems by the staff will be implemented in the case data is breached. However, there is never a 100% guarantee of full security of your personal information over the internet, but we do all we can. If there is a breach, we will contact authorities as soon as possible and do everything we can to prevent future breaches. We are not held responsible for any theft of your personal data.
Changes to the Privacy policy
Serena Montoya at Humming Hearts Publishing, LLC may change this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version of the Privacy Policy is indicated by the “last updated” date at the top of this page. All changes are effective immediately upon posting. Please review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay updated on changes that may affect you. As a visitor or continued visitor, your use of this website signifies your consent to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Contact information
For any concerns/questions, please contact us at: hummingheartspublishing@gmail.com