Last Updated: February 22, 2026
1. Introduction
Athenia Creative LLC (“Athenia Creative,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our websites, platforms, products, and services.
Athenia Creative LLC operates the following brands and platforms (collectively, the “Services”):
- Indie Author Magazine (indieauthormagazine.com)
- Indie Author Training (indieauthortraining.com)
- Indie Author Tools (indieauthortools.com)
- Author Automations (authorautomations.com)
- Wide for the Win (wideforthewin.com)
- StorytellerOS (storytelleros.com)
- Direct2Readers (direct2readers.com)
- Author Nation (authornation.com)
- 929 Press (929press.com)
- chellehoniker.com
- Athenia Creative (atheniacreative.com)
By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Google API Services
Athenia Creative’s use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Internal Business Automation Tools
Athenia Creative uses internal automation tools that connect to Google Workspace APIs (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and related services) to manage business operations across its portfolio of brands. These tools are used exclusively by authorized Athenia Creative staff and are not distributed to third parties.
Information accessed through these internal tools is used solely for legitimate business operations including communication, document management, scheduling, and workflow automation. This information is not used to develop, improve, or train generalized AI or ML models, and is not shared with third parties except as necessary to operate those specific business workflows.
3. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal data to provide, improve, and personalize our Services.
a. Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Account Information: Login credentials and profile details for SaaS products and membership platforms.
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method, and transaction details (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
- User Content: Comments, reviews, submissions, or participation in events, forums, courses, and trainings.
- Professional Information: Author bios, publishing credentials, and service or tool listings.
- Email Subscriptions: Email address and preferences when you subscribe to any of our newsletters or communications.
b. Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and access times.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used to remember preferences, maintain sessions, and analyze usage patterns.
- Analytics Data: Collected via tools such as Google Analytics.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited data from partners such as payment processors, analytics platforms, and social media networks (if you connect a social account to our Services).
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
- Process payments, subscriptions, and fulfill orders.
- Communicate important updates, marketing, or newsletters (with your consent where required).
- Personalize your experience across our platforms.
- Detect fraud and maintain platform security.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Operate internal business workflows through authorized automation tools.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that assist with hosting, analytics, marketing, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support.
- Affiliated Brands: Within the Athenia Creative LLC family of brands listed above, where necessary to provide the Services.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following categories of third-party services in connection with our operations:
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets) for business communication and document management.
- Payment Processors such as Stripe and PayPal for secure transaction handling.
- Email Service Providers such as Mailgun, Brevo, and FluentCRM for newsletter and transactional email delivery.
- Analytics Platforms such as Google Analytics for understanding site usage.
Each third-party service is governed by its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review those policies independently.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our Services or comply with legal obligations. Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at chelle@atheniacreative.com.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online service is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
10. International Data Transfers
Data collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States. If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, we rely on appropriate legal safeguards for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required under GDPR.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under 16. If we learn we have collected personal information from a minor without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at chelle@atheniacreative.com if you believe we have inadvertently collected such information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Cookie Policy
a. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site usage.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operation, including login sessions and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site performance and user behavior.
- Functional Cookies: Enable personalization features such as saved preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising where applicable.
c. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function as intended.
d. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties such as Google and Stripe to place cookies for analytics or payment purposes. Each third party has its own cookie and privacy policy.
14. GDPR Compliance (European Economic Area and UK)
If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Obtain confirmation that we process your data and receive a copy of it.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing, including for direct marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on legitimate interests, consent, contract performance, and compliance with legal obligations as applicable.
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at chelle@atheniacreative.com.
15. CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Residents)
If you reside in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: Direct us not to sell or share your personal information.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not penalize you for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a CCPA or CPRA request, contact chelle@atheniacreative.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
16. Updates to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Substantial changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our websites.
17. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
Athenia Creative LLC
6820 Apus Drive, Sparks, NV 89436
Email: chelle@atheniacreative.com