Privacy Policy
BenSellsBooks.com
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Ben DeMeter d/b/a Ben Sells Books (“Ben Sells Books,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at www.bensellsbooks.com (the “Site”). We provide Facebook advertising management and consulting services for authors and publishers.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or interact with our Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights with respect to that information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us through the Site’s contact form or by email, we may collect:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Any other information you choose to include in your message
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically by our service providers, including:
• Device & Network: Your IP address and general geographic location
• Technical Data: Browser type and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages you visit, links you click, and time spent on pages
• Referral Data: The referring URL (the page that brought you to our Site)
• Cookies: Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
2.3 Information from Third-Party Tools
Our Site uses third-party tools that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies, including:
• Squarespace (our website platform) — collects analytics and usage data
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel — tracks website visitor behavior to enable and measure the performance of Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns
• Google Analytics (if enabled) — tracks Site traffic and usage patterns
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information about our services
• Communicate with existing and prospective clients
• Improve the content and functionality of our Site
• Measure and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns (including Facebook ad campaigns managed for clients)
• Build and refine advertising audiences on the Meta platform, including Custom Audiences and Lookalike Audiences, as part of our advertising services
• Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Meta Pixel and Facebook Advertising
Our Site uses the Meta Pixel, a piece of code provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel allows us to:
• Track website visitor actions (such as page views and contact form submissions)
• Measure the effectiveness of Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns
• Create Custom Audiences for advertising purposes
• Retarget visitors through Facebook and Instagram ads
Data collected via the Meta Pixel is subject to Meta’s Data Policy, available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/. You can opt out of Meta’s use of this data for advertising by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences or by using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info.
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the Site function and enable analytics. The types of cookies we use include:
• Strictly necessary cookies that enable core Site functionality
• Analytics cookies (via Squarespace and/or Google Analytics) that help us understand how visitors use the Site
• Advertising cookies (via the Meta Pixel) that support our advertising services
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. More information about managing cookies is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
• With service providers who assist in operating our Site and business (such as Squarespace and Meta), bound by confidentiality obligations
• With clients, only to the extent information was shared in the course of delivering our advertising management services to them
• If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets, with notice provided to affected users
7. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and client communications for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us (see Section 11).
8. Data Security
Our Site is hosted on Squarespace and is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption). We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external tools. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any linked third-party sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for adults and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications — unsubscribe from any emails we send
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond to valid requests within a reasonable timeframe. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Ben DeMeter
Ben Sells Books
Houston, Texas
Email: ben@bendemeter.com
Website: www.bensellsbooks.com
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.