Privacy Policy for Readonomy
Effective Since 01-05-2025
At Readonomy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Readonomy is a blog dedicated to literature, travel, books, and storytelling. Our website address is https://readonomy.com/. For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Personal Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us via our form.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
3. How We Collect Your Data
Directly from You: When you fill out our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave a comment on our blog posts.
Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and server logs as you navigate our website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds under GDPR:
Consent: When you opt-in to our newsletter or accept cookies via our consent banner (Article 6(1)(a)).
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site functionality, and improving user experience, where our interests do not override your rights (Article 6(1)(f)).
Contractual Necessity: To respond to your inquiries or manage your subscriptions (Article 6(1)(b)).
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
– Send you newsletters and updates (if you’ve subscribed).
– Respond to your inquiries or comments.
– Analyze website usage to improve our content and services.
– Ensure the security and functionality of our website.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate our website, such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data only on our behalf.
Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose your data to authorities.
7. Data Retention
– Personal data from newsletter subscriptions or comments is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
– Usage data (e.g., analytics) is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted.
– Contact form data is retained for 12 months unless further communication is required.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident or a global citizen, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
– Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
– Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics).
– Withdraw Consent: Opt out of newsletters or cookies at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address]. We will respond within 30 days
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our site. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
– Secure hosting with encryption (SSL/HTTPS).
– Regular updates to our website and plugins.
– Limited access to personal data by our team.
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics in the US). We ensure these transfers comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.
12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at:
– Email: [email protected]
15. Complaints
If you’re not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.