George Cottonwood Books

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/07/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to George Cottonwood Books (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://georgecottonwoodbooks.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
  • If you comment on blog posts, we may collect your name, website, and comment content.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Our Site may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and time/date of visits.
  • This may be done through cookies or similar technologies.

c. Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or comments.
  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
  • Improve the content and user experience of our Site.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends through analytics tools (such as WordPress Stats or Google Analytics).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, such as:

  • Email newsletter providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, or WordPress email services)
  • Website hosting or analytics providers (e.g., WordPress, Google Analytics)

These third parties are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide their services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent to receive newsletters or other communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at georgecottonwoodbooks@gmail.com.

7. Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as book retailers or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be reflected by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: georgecottonwoodbooks.com
Website: https://georgecottonwoodbooks.com