Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Hemlock & Hammer Foundry, LLC (“Hemlock & Hammer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and values the relationship we have with you.

This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding information collected through our websites, email newsletters, social media pages, event registrations, mobile and other applications we operate, our offline contacts, and any other services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”). Some products, programs, or services may have additional terms or a separate privacy notice.

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after we post changes means you accept those changes.

What Personal Information We Collect
How We Collect Personal Information
How We Use Personal Information
How We Disclose Personal Information
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Advertising and Analytics
Your Choices and Controls
Sensitive Personal Information
Data Retention
Security
Third-Party Services and Links
Use of Services by Minors
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Transfers
Colorado Privacy Rights
How We Respond to Rights Requests
Updates to This Policy
Contact Us

“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you. The specific Personal Information we collect depends on how you interact with us and the Services you use.

We may collect the following categories:

• Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
   
• Account username and login details (if you create an account)
   
• IP address and online identifiers
   

• Records of products purchased, ordered, returned, or considered
   
• Payment-related details (typically handled by payment processors; we may receive limited transaction confirmations)
   

• Messages you send us (email, forms, customer support)
   
• Content you submit to public areas (comments, reviews), if available
   
• Files you upload where applicable (for example, submissions or event forms)
   

• Device type, browser type, operating system
   
• Site or app interactions (pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referring URLs)
   
• Approximate location derived from IP address
   

• Registration details for events, school visits, promotions, or newsletters
   
• Preferences you share (for example, reading interests)
   

• Inferences drawn from usage data to personalize content (for example, interests inferred from pages viewed)
   

If you provide information about others
If you provide information about another person (for example, shipping a gift), you represent you have permission to do so.

We collect Personal Information in these ways:

• Purchases, order fulfillment, and customer service requests
   
• Newsletter sign-ups and account creation
   
• Event registrations, surveys, contests, or promotions
   
• Messages, feedback, reviews, or other submissions
   

• IP address and device identifiers
   
• Usage and interaction data via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies
   
• Approximate location inferred from IP address
   

• Payment processors (confirmation and limited transaction details)
   
• Shipping or fulfillment partners (delivery status)
   
• Social media platforms (if you interact with our pages or use social login features, if offered)
   
• Analytics providers (site or app performance and usage)
   

We use Personal Information to operate, maintain, and improve the Services, including to:

• Provide products and services
   
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
   
• Send confirmations, policy updates, and newsletters (with opt-out)
   
• Improve and develop our offerings
   
• Personalize content and recommendations
   
• Conduct marketing and promotions where permitted
   
• Maintain security and comply with legal obligations
   

Aggregated or de-identified data
We may aggregate or de-identify information so it can no longer be used to identify you. We may use and disclose such data for any lawful purpose.

We may disclose Personal Information as follows:

To Hemlock & Hammer Foundry, LLC and its imprints, including Little Hammer Books, for operational purposes consistent with this Policy.

We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting, email delivery, customer support tools
   
• Payment processing, order fulfillment, shipping
   
• Analytics and security providers
   

They may access Personal Information only to perform services for us and must protect it.

If we host or manage author-related pages, we may share limited information as needed to support that relationship, consistent with this Policy.

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, restructuring, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We may disclose information to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, protect rights and safety, prevent fraud, or enforce agreements.

If you post in public areas (such as comments), that information may be visible to others.

We may use third-party analytics providers and limited advertising tools to understand traffic and promote our books and events.

You can manage many advertising preferences through cookie settings and browser controls.

Marketing emails:
You may unsubscribe at any time. We may still send transactional messages.

Cookies:
Manage through browser settings or our cookie tools where available.

Privacy rights:
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of your Personal Information.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless necessary for a specific request or required by law.

Please do not submit sensitive information unless specifically requested.

We retain Personal Information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide Services
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   
• Resolve disputes
   
• Improve and secure our Services
   

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. No system is completely secure.

Our Services may link to third-party platforms. Their privacy practices govern your interactions with them.

Except for child-directed features, our Services are intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13.

We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Parents who believe their child has provided information should contact us.

Our Services are operated from the United States. Information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

Colorado residents may have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act, including rights to:

• Access
   
• Correct
   
• Delete
   
• Obtain a portable copy
   
• Opt out of certain processing
   

You may also appeal certain decisions.

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests. You may appeal denied requests by contacting us.

We will update the “Last Updated” date when changes are made.

Hemlock & Hammer Foundry, LLC
Colorado, USA

Email: info@hemlockandhammerfoundry.com

Because email is not always secure, please do not include highly sensitive information in your message.