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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or interact with Grateful Dead Book Reviews. 

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1) Information we collect

A. Information you provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

 

  • Contact information (e.g., name, email) if you subscribe to a newsletter, submit a form, or email us

  • Content you submit (e.g., comments, messages, suggestions)

 

B. Information collected automatically

When you browse the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:

 

  • Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, device type)

  • Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, referring/exit pages)

  • Approximate location (derived from IP address)

 

2) Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

 

  • Remember preferences

  • Measure Site traffic and performance

  • Understand what content is most useful

 

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not work as intended.

 

3) Analytics and third-party services

We may use third-party services to help run the Site, such as:

 

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar) to understand traffic and usage

  • Email newsletter providers (if you subscribe)

  • Hosting/security services that help keep the Site available and secure

 

These providers may process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.

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4) How we use information

We use collected information to:

 

  • Operate and maintain the Site

  • Respond to messages and requests

  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

  • Improve content and user experience

  • Protect against spam, abuse, and security issues

  • Comply with legal obligations

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5) How we share information

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

 

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site (analytics, email, hosting)

  • If required to comply with law or respond to lawful requests

  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Site, our users, or others

 

6) Email communications

If you opt into a newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in any email (or by contacting us at [email]).

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7) Embedded content and external links

Pages on the Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social posts) or links to third-party sites. Embedded content and third-party websites may collect data about you according to their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites.

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8) Comments and spam protection

If you allow comments, we may collect information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.

 

If you use a spam tool (e.g., Akismet or similar), that service may process comment data under its own policy.

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9) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:

 

  • As long as you remain subscribed to our emails (if applicable)

  • As needed to respond to requests

  • As required for legal, tax, or security purposes

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10) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

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11) Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

 

  • Request access to or deletion of personal information

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of certain data processing (where applicable)

 

To make a request, contact us at info@gratefuldeadbookreviews.com
 

California (CCPA/CPRA) notice

California residents may have additional rights regarding access, deletion, and disclosure of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined by California law.

 

12) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

 

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top indicates when it was last revised.

 

 

14) Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, email

Grateful Dead Book Reviews at info@gratefuldeadbookreviews.com

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