Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Welcome to ReadLoom.com! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share with us. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@readloom.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information:
a. Personal Information
This is information you provide voluntarily, such as:
- Name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter).
b. Non-Personal Information
This is information automatically collected when you interact with our website, including:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Pages you visit, time spent on our site, and other browsing behavior.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (explained below).
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Improve our website’s functionality and content.
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
- Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense.
- Track purchases made through affiliate links as part of the Amazon Associates Program.
- Provide you with relevant book recommendations and resources.
3. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on ReadLoom.com. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
Key Points:
- Google uses the DoubleClick Cookie to serve personalized ads.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
For more details, please review the Google Privacy Policy.
4. Amazon Associates Program
ReadLoom.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that enables us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Key Points:
- When you click on an Amazon affiliate link on our site, a cookie may be placed in your browser to track your purchases.
- These cookies are used solely for referral tracking and do not collect personal data.
For more information, please read the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. Here’s how we use them:
- Google AdSense Cookies: To display relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history.
- Amazon Affiliate Cookies: To track clicks and purchases made through affiliate links.
- Analytics Cookies: To monitor website traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Amazon.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies for more details.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.
- Access and Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at contact@readloom.com.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@readloom.com