At Selected Reads, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide when visiting our website, www.selectedreads.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information from our visitors:
- Personal Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on blog posts, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes details such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our site. This data is collected through cookies, analytics services, and server logs.
We do not collect any sensitive personal information, such as payment details or health information, as we do not sell products on this website.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Improve Content: Non-personal information helps us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve the layout, content, and functionality.
- To Communicate with You: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we will use your email to send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant book recommendations or new blog post notifications.
- To Personalize User Experience: Cookies help us recognize you on subsequent visits and personalize your experience, making the site more user-friendly.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Any communication you receive will always include an option to unsubscribe.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track user behavior and improve our services. Cookies enable us to:
- Track Website Analytics: Understand which pages are visited, how long users stay, and how they interact with our content.
- Customize User Experience: Personalize content and remember user preferences during future visits.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may limit your access to some features of our site.
4. Third-Party Links and Content
Selected Reads may include links to external websites for further reading or reference. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we do not control or endorse. We encourage users to review the privacy practices of these external sites before engaging with them. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of linked websites.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to track and analyze non-personal information like website traffic and user behavior. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect data, which helps us improve the website’s performance. Any data shared with third-party services is anonymized, and we ensure that they comply with all applicable privacy regulations.
6. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you, except where we are required to retain it by law.
- Unsubscribe: If you receive our newsletter or marketing emails, you can opt-out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@educatorstechnology.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Selected Reads is not directed towards children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly take steps to delete it.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you request deletion of your information, we will promptly erase it from our records, except where retention is legally required.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Selected Reads reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes may occur due to updates in legal requirements, technological advancements, or enhancements to our services. It is your responsibility to review the updated policy. Continued use of the website after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], and any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
To learn about how I create content and use affiliate links, be sure to visit my Disclosure Policy. You can also check the About page for more on my background and why I started Selected Reads.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please feel free to contact us at: info@educatorstechnology.com