Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shadow Forest Publishing, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you sign up for our interactive story experience at shadowforestpublishing.com.

Who We Are

Shadow Forest Publishing, LLC
PO Box 2461
Carbondale, IL 62902
Contact: shadowforestpublishing@gmail.com

What Data We Collect

When you sign up for The Cursed Black Box interactive story, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your story progress and choices
• Your consent record and the date it was given

We do not collect your name, payment information, or any other personal data.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data in the following ways:

• To deliver The Cursed Black Box interactive story emails via Shadow Forest Publishing
• To track your progress through the story
• Your email may also be added to Jay Bower's newsletter mailing list, managed via MailerLite, where you will receive updates about new stories, sales, and other news. You may unsubscribe from that list at any time via the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or UK, we process your personal data on the basis of your freely given, informed consent, which you provide when signing up. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Data Storage

Your story data is stored securely using Supabase, a third-party database provider. Story emails are delivered via Resend. Newsletter emails are managed via MailerLite. All third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your story data for as long as you are subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data is marked as unsubscribed and you will no longer receive story emails. You may request complete deletion of your data at any time by emailing us at shadowforestpublishing@gmail.com.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at shadowforestpublishing@gmail.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use the Meta Pixel on our website, which may set cookies to track page visits for advertising purposes. No personal data from our email list is shared with Meta.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at shadowforestpublishing@gmail.com.