Privacy Policy
Effective: January 10, 2020
Purpose
The general purpose of a Privacy Policy is for you, as a user, to understand any possible data we may collect from you and how we may use it, so you can make an informed decision if you wish to use the site and its services.
Our Credo
You are the most important aspect of this site as a reader, and it is imperative that we protect any information that you give us. We will never sell your personal information. If you have any concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Information You Share With Us
We try to limit the quantity of personal information you need to provide in order to use the site. The entire website is under the https protocol (you'll see a lock icon in the address bar of the browser) and therefore all data is encrypted during transfer to protect your information.
We do offer e-mail related services. For these services, we do require your e-mail address. We will only contact you for the services you request, or during actions you perform on the site to notify you. Every e-mail has an option to discontinue any further contact.
Comments on posts are public and become immediately viewable and searchable by anyone around the world. Please use discretion with the information you post to the website. We ask for a Pen Name when posting a comment; please feel free to use a pseudonym. The comments on the website are monitored, and any comment may be taken down if its content is deemed inappropriate or vulgar. If you need a comment taken down please contact us.
Additional Information We Receive About You
We gather additional information about you while you are using this site. We use Google Analytics to gain insights into the traffic on the site, and improve its functionality. To learn more about Google's policy: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps
Additional information may include:
Location
We look at the IP address of request and record it in certain scenarios to protect the site from malicious users.
Links
In order to gain insight into usage on the site and its services, we track what links are being clicked and what pages are being viewed.
Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on your computer or mobile device. We use cookies and similar technologies to track your session while using the site as well as for security purposes. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but many browsers' settings can be changed to disable cookies on a website. Please note that some functionality may no longer work if you disable cookies as they are used for security purposes when submitting data.
Log Data
We may log information such as your IP address and any actions performed on the site. This insight helps us to debug and improve the site and its services, as well as to detect any malicious activity.
Children Using Bookish Mama
Bookish Mama is not directed toward children, and you may not use the site or its services if you are under the age of 13. You must be old enough to consent to the processing of your personal data.
Country of Use
Bookish Mama's intended audience is for use in the United States of America. It may not comply with the laws or regulations of other countries.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may revise the Privacy Policy as necessary. The most current version of the policy regarding your personal information will always be available at https://bookishmama.com/privacy/. We will not contact you if there's a change to the policy. By using the site and its services you agree to the latest privacy policy that is posted on the site.