Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 2026
This site, thevillainstory.com, is run by Austin Miller. This page explains what information the site collects, what it is used for, and the choices you have.
What we collect
When you sign up as a Pre-Reader, we collect your email address, the date you signed up, and the page you signed up from. If you sign up after the "Try the lens" experiment, we also keep the choice you made so we can send you a note about it.
When you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, the reason you selected, your message, and how you heard about the book.
Automatically, the site records basic page-view counts so we can see which pages people read. This does not identify you personally and the site does not use advertising trackers.
How we use it
- To send you the introduction and occasional emails about the book, its release, and related writing and events
- To reply to messages you send through the contact form
- To understand which parts of the site people find useful
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information. We do not share it with anyone except the service providers that help run the site and send email, and only so they can do that work.
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also email us at the address below and ask to be removed. We aim to send no more than one email a week.
Cookies and storage
The site uses only the cookies and browser storage needed to make the site work, such as remembering that you already signed up. The companion app at app.thevillainstory.com keeps your entries on your own device unless you choose to create an optional backup account; it has its own notice inside the app.
Your choices
You can ask us at any time to see the information we hold about you, correct it, or delete it. Email the address below and we will respond within 30 days.
Children
The site is written for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has given us their information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes
If this policy changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information: austin@isosight.com