Effective Date: 4/7/2025
At Matthew D Riven (matthewdriven.com), your privacy matters. This page outlines how and where we collect, use, and store personal information.
This site is run by the author behind The Shattered Covenant series, using the pen name Matthew D Riven. The goal is to share fiction, reflections, and updates on the series through a website, newsletter, and other connected platforms.
We may collect personal information like your name and email address when you:
Fill out the Google Form on the Contact page
Subscribe via Substack to receive updates and posts
Download chapters or respond to free book promotions
This data is used solely to respond to messages, manage mailing lists, or send occasional updates related to the series.
To send updates or newsletters via Substack
To respond to messages or questions sent through the contact form
To inform you of future chapters, book releases, or exclusive content
To improve reader experience based on feedback
We do not sell or share your data with third parties.
You can request to view, update, or delete your information at any time. Just email us at Matthewdrivenbooks@gmail.com.
This website may use basic cookies (via Google Sites or analytics) to understand how the site is being used. You can disable cookies in your browser if you prefer.
This website uses third-party platforms that may collect personal information if you choose to interact with them. In some cases—such as an embedded Google Form—data may be collected through this website and stored by the third-party service.
Google Forms: This site may include embedded forms that collect submitted information such as your name, email address, and message. These responses are stored by Google and accessible to the site owner.
Substack: May collect your email and engagement data when you subscribe or pledge.
Amazon Kindle & Goodreads: May collect data from reviews, follows, and interactions with listings.
Facebook: May track engagement, profile info, and browsing behavior.
Please refer to their privacy policies for their own detailed privacy information:
For any questions or privacy concerns, email: Matthewdrivenbooks@gmail.com