Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 11, 2026
Our Baja Life / Laughing Gulls Books respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us with questions.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Our Baja Life / Laughing Gulls Books.
Our brand family and author names may include:
Lisa C. Coleman
Elsie Summers-Hall
Our website address is:
Information We Collect
We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
Your name
Your email address
Messages sent through contact forms
Newsletter signup information
Reader magnet, giveaway, or free download signup information
Book, product, wholesale, or business inquiry details
Purchase or customer service information, when applicable
We may also collect basic website information through Squarespace and related tools, such as:
Page visits
Traffic sources
Browser type
Device type
General location data
This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve our content, reader experience, and business operations.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to messages or inquiries
Send newsletters or updates you requested
Deliver free downloads, reader magnets, bonus stories, advance reader copies, or other requested content
Share news about books, blog posts, art, products, events, or related projects
Improve our website, content, reader experience, and business operations
Maintain records for customer service, legal, tax, or administrative purposes
Email Subscribers
If you sign up for a newsletter, reader list, free download, BookFunnel offer, or other email list, we may use your email address to send the requested content and occasional updates.
These updates may come from:
Our Baja Life
Laughing Gulls Books
Lisa C. Coleman
Elsie Summers-Hall
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
Reader Magnets and BookFunnel
We may use BookFunnel to deliver free books, bonus stories, advance reader copies, or reader magnet downloads.
When you request a BookFunnel download, BookFunnel may collect your email address and provide download support. BookFunnel’s own privacy policy and terms may also apply to your use of their service.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate this website, deliver content, process requests, communicate with readers or customers, and support our business.
These services may include:
Squarespace
BookFunnel
Email marketing providers
Payment processors
Analytics tools
Social media platforms
Online retailers
Affiliate partners
Fulfillment or business tools
These third parties may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share your email address with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies through Squarespace and related tools.
Cookies may help the site:
Function properly
Remember preferences
Measure website traffic
Understand how visitors use the website
You can adjust cookie settings through your browser. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to other websites, including:
Amazon
Books2Read
BookFunnel
Social media platforms
Retailers
Affiliate partners
Other third-party websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those websites.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this website may be affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking according to their own policies.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
You may also contact us to:
Ask questions about your information
Request corrections
Ask that we delete your information where possible
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Lisa C. Coleman
Our Baja Life / Laughing Gulls Books
Email: lisa@ourbajalife.com
For Elsie Summers-Hall fiction reader inquiries, contact: