Our Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have as a reader of this site.
The Short Version
- We do not sell your personal data
- Email collected only for newsletter
- We use cookies for analytics only
- You can unsubscribe or opt out anytime
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Who We Are
The Reading Rambler (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a personal blog covering book reviews and RV travel, operated at thereadingrambler.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few ways:
- Newsletter sign-ups: When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you our newsletter and will never share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Contact form submissions: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message in order to respond to your inquiry.
- Cookies and analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymized data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/region). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
- Affiliate link clicks: When you click an affiliate link, the third-party retailer may collect data per their own privacy policy. We do not receive your personal information from these clicks.
How We Use Your Information
- To send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
- To respond to messages submitted through our contact form
- To analyze site traffic and improve our content
- To comply with legal obligations
Email Newsletter
We use a third-party email service provider to send our newsletter. Your email address is stored with that provider and is used only to deliver our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to support analytics (Google Analytics). Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not function as intended if you do so.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to retailers like Amazon. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics’ default retention settings.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us via our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.