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Who we are
Reader Girl (https://readergirl.blog) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Comments
When you leave a comment on Reader Girl, we collect:
- The information you provide (name, email address, and comment text)
- Your IP address and browser information to help prevent spam
Profile Pictures:
We use Gravatar to display profile pictures next to comments. If you have a Gravatar account, an anonymized version of your email address is shared with Gravatar to retrieve your profile picture. Learn more about Gravatar’s privacy practices: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, it will be publicly visible along with your name and profile picture (if applicable).
Newsletter
When you subscribe to the Reader Girl newsletter, we collect your first name and email address.
What we send:
- Monthly book reviews and recommendations
- Book club announcements (if you opt in)
- Occasional book deals
How we use it:
We use your email only to send you the newsletter content you requested. We will not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Unsubscribe:
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Media
Uploaded Images & Location Data
Photos from smartphones and cameras often contain embedded location information (EXIF data). If you upload images to Reader Girl, visitors could potentially extract this location data.
To protect your privacy: Remove location data from images before uploading, or disable location services on your camera.
Cookies
We use cookies (small files stored in your browser) to make Reader Girl easier to use. Here’s what we store and why:
Comment Cookies
When you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last one year and are completely optional.
Login Cookies
If you log in to Reader Girl, we’ll save cookies to:
- Keep you logged in (2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
- Remember your display preferences (1 year)
- Track which post you’re editing (1 day, contains no personal data)
We also set a temporary test cookie when you visit the login page to make sure your browser accepts cookies. This disappears when you close your browser.
All login cookies are removed when you log out.
Embedded content from other websites
Reader Girl posts may include embedded content from other sites—such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, book trailers, or articles.
What you should know:
When you view or interact with embedded content, it works the same as if you visited that website directly. The third-party site may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interactions with the content
- Monitor your activity if you’re logged in to their service
We don’t control how these third-party websites handle your data. If you have privacy concerns, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your data may be processed by:
- Gravatar (for profile pictures in comments)
- Automated spam detection services (for comment moderation)
Password Resets
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes. This helps confirm the request is legitimate and protects your account.
How we retain your data
Comments
Comments you leave on Reader Girl are retained indefinitely along with their metadata (name, email, timestamp). This allows us to automatically approve your future comments instead of holding them for moderation each time.
Newsletter Subscriptions
We retain your email address and subscription preferences until you unsubscribe.
User Account Information
If you register for an account, we store the personal information in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time through your account settings. The only exception is your username, which cannot be changed once set. Website administrators can also access and edit account information when necessary.
Where your data is sent
Spam Detection
Visitor comments are checked through an automated spam detection service to protect our community from spam and malicious content.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
To exercise these rights, use the unsubscribe link in newsletter emails, edit your account settings, or contact us directly.
External Links
Reader Girl contains links to external websites, including social media platforms and book retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Questions?
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us through the contact information on our About page.