Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

  • Contact us via email
  • Use our website and interact with our content

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information
  • Device information (computer, mobile device, etc.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our website
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Analyze how our website is used to improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. This includes:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (cookie consent preferences)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

  • Amazon (for book purchases)
  • Goodreads (for book reviews)
  • Social media platforms

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect about you
  • Know whether we sell or disclose your personal information
  • Say no to the sale of your personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.