Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2, 2025

R.D. Smithson (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide through our website, rdsmithsonbooks.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our site:

Personal Information
Your name and email address when you sign up for the newsletter or contact us through a form.
Non-Personal Information
Technical data like your browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, gathered via cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Send you email newsletters, updates, and exclusive content (only with your consent)
Respond to your questions or messages
Improve the site experience through traffic analysis
Share important announcements like book launches, giveaways, or promotions

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Email Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our trusted email provider (such as Mailchimp). You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any of our emails.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or tools like Google Analytics to collect non-personal data and improve website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Data Security

We take precautions to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. External Links & Services

Our site may include links to external sites or services (e.g., email platforms, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we have about you
Ask for corrections or deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent to receive emails

To request any of the above, contact us at contact@rdsmithsonbooks.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date above.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

R.D. Smithson
📬 contact@rdsmithsonbooks.com
🌐 www.rdsmithsonbooks.com