Effective Date: June 6th, 2023
At Poets & Geeks, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors and newsletter subscribers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we obtain from our website visitors and newsletter subscribers.
Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
1.2 Usage Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
Use of Information:
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Newsletter Delivery: To send you our newsletter and updates related to Poets & Geeks, based on the preferences you have indicated.
2.2 Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior, trends, and preferences to improve our website's content, functionality, and user experience.
2.3 Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and communicate with you about your subscription or any other relevant information.
Information Sharing:
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering the newsletter, managing our website, or performing other services on our behalf. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government regulation.
Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links:
Our website or newsletter may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on our website and newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or professional advice. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.
Your Choices and Rights:
You have the right to access, update, correct, and delete your personal information. You may also unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the instructions provided in the email or contacting us directly.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at poets@poetsandgeeks.com.
CCPA Privacy Policy (Do Not Sell My Personal Information):
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
GDPR Privacy Policy (Data Protection Rights):
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children's Information:
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Poets & Geeks does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
