General Overview
Here at Should Reads, we take privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy will describe how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit shouldreads.com (referred to as “the Site” from here on out). We integrate web analytics tools in order to help us improve user experience and optimize the Site. Your personal information is never collected unless you provide it voluntarily via contact form or otherwise. We do not participate in email/drip marketing, and we will not contact you for promotions or campaigns. We wish for your experience on the Site to be seamless and without annoyance. We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your data (personal or general) that we receive.
Who we are
We are Should Reads, a company dedicated to helping you find the best non-fiction books. Our website address is: https://shouldreads.com.
By accessing the Site you accept our Private Policy (https://shouldreads.com/privacy-policy), and you consent to all the uses of your Personal and Non-Personal Information listed in this Privacy Policy.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We collect two types of information, the first of which is known as “Device Information”. Device Information relates to your visit and browsing activity on the Site. This information cannot be linked back to you in any way and serves as an understanding of how users generally operate on the site. This information relates to the number of users, user engagement on individual pages, and other performance indicators that we use to optimize the Site. The other type of information we collect is known as “User-Provided Information”. User-Provided Information includes your full name, email, phone number, or other personal details you choose to provide us through forms or emails.
When we talk about “Personal Information” on the site, we refer to both Device Information and User-Provided Information. Here is a more in-depth view on how we collect Personal Information.
Contact forms
We use contact forms as a method to acquire User-Provided Information. We specifically ask for your name, email address, and a message you would like Should Reads to receive. This form of communication is to gain customer feedback based on your experience as a user of the Site.
Cookies
We use cookies as a method to acquire Device Information. Cookies allow us to track information provided to us by your browser when you view or use the Site. Some examples of this information are the date and time of access, the type of browser you use, the way you navigate through our website, and other data that does not personally identify you.
Cookies are data files that are placed on your device or computer that records your preferences and includes an anonymous identifier. They are used by most websites use cookies and most web browsers accept them, but you can change that by changing the setting on your browser. However, note that by doing this you may limit the full functionality of the Site as you use it. The cookies used on this site are:
- Google Analytics – The Site uses this service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. In exchange, we receive analytical reports to understand page usage and website traffic. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or IP addresses.
How we protect your data
We protect your data from unauthorized access through proper procedure and security measures. We also implement technological security measures from potential breaches and cyber attacks, such as firewalls. However, even with these measures in place, we are unable to guarantee full prevention of your information accessed, disclosed, shared, or deleted by breach of our security implementations. By using the Site, you understand and agree to these risks.
Amazon Affiliates Statement
Should Reads is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to other websites of relevant interests. Note that once you have used these links to leave our site, however, that we do not have any control over the other website. Therefore, we are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting these websites. The websites outside of our Site do not adhere to our privacy statement. Please exercise caution when visiting other sites and read their privacy statements accordingly.
Contact Us
We may update our privacy policies and procedures in the future. We will post the changes to our website to keep you aware of what information we collect and how we use it.
For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at support@shouldreads.com.
Updated June 13, 2019