Privacy Policy - Reads & Raves

Last Updated: July 4, 2026

At Reads & Raves, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.readsandraves.com (the “Site”), sign up for our mailing list, or otherwise interact with us.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other relevant jurisdictions.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information you provide:

    • Email address (when joining our mailing list).

    • Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., comments or contact form submissions).

  • Automatically Collected Information:

    • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.

    • Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral sources (via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience, analyse site traffic, and understand how visitors use our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter with book reviews, recommendations, free/discounted book alerts, and site updates (only if you have subscribed).

  • To improve and analyze our website content and user experience.

  • To respond to your inquiries or comments.

  • To maintain the security and proper functioning of our Site.

  • For any other purpose with your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA/UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For sending marketing emails and using non-essential cookies.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Site, analyse usage, and provide relevant book review content.

  • Contract: Where necessary to fulfil a request you make.

You can withdraw your consent at any time (see “Your Rights” below).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms like Mailchimp or similar, analytics services like Google Analytics) who help us operate the Site.

  • Legal authorities, if required by law.

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention

We keep your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time. We retain other usage data for analytical purposes for up to 2 years, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.

  • Right to Restrict Processing.

  • Right to Object to processing.

  • Right to Data Portability.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at [your email address, e.g., chat@readsandraves.com]. We will respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK).

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for the Site to function properly. You can manage preferences through your browser settings. We may use analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA/UK, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data remains protected.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Reads & Raves Email: chat@readsandraves.com Website: www.readsandraves.com