Last updated: 20 August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how S. A. Asghar, the author brand operated by Syed Aalishan Asghar (“we”, “us”, or “our”), handles personal information when you visit syedaalishan.com, join Reader Letters, apply to be an ARC reader, contact us, or use the Reader Room.
Information we collect
We collect information you choose to provide, including your name and email address when you subscribe to Reader Letters; your name, email address, country or territory, and any optional note when you submit an ARC application; and the information you include when you contact us. We also retain the minimum administrative information needed to manage subscriptions, ARC decisions, and communications.
How we use information
We use Reader Letters information to send book news and updates you have requested. We use ARC application information to review applications, manage approved early-reader teams, and send ARC-related messages for the relevant book. We use contact information to respond to you. Reader Letters and ARC communications are maintained as separate lists and are not combined for unrelated marketing.
Analytics and cookies
With your optional consent, this site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how readers use pages and links. This includes events such as retailer-link clicks, newsletter sign-ups, ARC applications, press enquiries, and story chapter reads. Form contents and email addresses are not sent to Google Analytics. You can accept or reject analytics through the consent notice; rejecting analytics does not prevent you from using the site.
Legal bases and choices
Where applicable, we process Reader Letters and optional analytics based on your consent. We process ARC applications and enquiries to take steps you request and to manage the site responsibly. You may withdraw newsletter consent at any time through the unsubscribe link in a Reader Letters email or by contacting us. ARC readers may leave an ARC team by replying to an ARC email or contacting us.
Sharing and external links
We use service providers that help operate the website, deliver email, provide analytics, and maintain hosting and security. They receive information only as needed to provide those services. Book retailer links, Wattpad links, Archive of Our Own links, and other external links take you to third-party websites governed by their own privacy policies. We do not sell personal information.
Retention and security
We keep subscription information until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove it. ARC applications are retained while the relevant programme is active and for up to 24 months afterwards for administration and record-keeping, unless a longer period is required by law or you ask for deletion. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, but no online service can guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or portability of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Children
This site is intended for adult readers and is not directed to children. Do not provide personal information if you are below the age at which you can lawfully consent in your location without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the site, services, or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date shows when it was most recently revised.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected]. For ARC programme questions, email [email protected].