Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Overview

This privacy policy explains what information Daniella Marie Beta Reading Services (“I,” “me,” “my”) collects through this website, how it is used, and how it is protected. I respect your privacy and am committed to handling your personal information responsibly.

This policy applies to all information collected through plotwisebetareader.com, including the reservation form, contact form, consultation booking, and any email correspondence related to services.

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly:

When you use the reservation form, contact form, or book a consultation, you may provide:

Your name and email address
Your website or author page URL
Information about your manuscript, including title, genre, word count, and draft stage
Content and trigger warnings relevant to your manuscript
Your service preferences and communication preferences
Any additional details you choose to share about your project

When you make a payment, your payment information is collected and processed by Square. I do not receive, store, or have access to your full credit card number or financial account details.

Information collected automatically:

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search terms that brought you to this site

This information is collected through Google Analytics and standard web server logs. It is used only to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience. It is not linked to your personal identity.

Cookies:

This site uses cookies, small text files stored on your device, to support basic website functionality and analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on this site but will not prevent you from contacting me or submitting forms.

How I Use Your Information

Your personal information is used solely for the following purposes:

To communicate with you about your project, provide quotes, and deliver beta reading services
To process your service reservation and coordinate your beta read
To schedule and conduct consultation calls
To send you your Reader’s Report, in-line comments, and other deliverables
To respond to your questions or requests submitted through the contact form
To process payments through Square
To improve the website based on aggregated, anonymized usage data

I will never use your information for purposes unrelated to the services described above without your explicit consent.

Your Manuscript and Intellectual Property

Your manuscript and all related materials are treated as strictly confidential. Specifically:

Your manuscript will never be shared with any third party, including other readers, editors, or AI tools
Your manuscript will never be used to train, test, or interact with any artificial intelligence or language model
All feedback is generated entirely by me based on a thorough read of your draft
Your manuscript remains your intellectual property at all times. Submitting your work for beta reading does not transfer any rights to me.

I retain a copy of your manuscript and my notes only for the duration of the project and a reasonable period afterward (typically 1 year) to support follow-up questions or the Revision Package. After that period, your files are permanently deleted unless you request otherwise.

How I Share Your Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Your information may be shared only with the following service providers, solely for the purpose of delivering the services you requested:

Square — for payment processing and appointment scheduling. Square’s privacy policy governs their handling of your payment information.
Google — for website analytics (Google Analytics) and email communication (Gmail). Google’s privacy policy governs their handling of this data.
WPForms — for processing form submissions on this website. Form data is transmitted securely and stored on the website’s hosting server.
Bluehost — for website hosting. Bluehost’s privacy policy governs their handling of server-level data.

I may also disclose your information if required by law or if necessary to protect my legal rights.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

This website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and the server
Form submissions are transmitted securely
Access to your manuscript and project files is limited to me
Payments are processed through Square’s PCI-compliant payment infrastructure

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information I hold about you
Request correction of any inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information, including your manuscript and project files
Withdraw consent for any optional communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at [email protected]. I will respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

This website and its services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I learn that I have collected information from a child under 18, I will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party sites, including Square (for payments and booking), social media platforms, and other external resources. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at:

Daniella Marie Beta Reading Services Email: [email protected] Website: plotwisebetareader.com

Last Updated: May 2026