The boring-but-important bit

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

I guard your data roughly as carefully as I guard my TBR from judgment — which is to say, very. Here’s the honest rundown of what I collect, why, and what’s yours to control when you visit indecentbookworm.com. No fine-print trickery.

Information I collect

What you hand over yourself

Stuff you give me directly, like:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Anything submitted through contact forms
  • Newsletter subscription info
  • Comments, reviews, or survey responses

What gets collected automatically

When you visit, some things get logged on their own:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Referral sources
  • Time spent on pages

This helps me improve the site and figure out what’s actually working.

Cookies

The digital kind. Tragically not the snack kind.

Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. I use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site running, remember your preferences, understand how the site is used, and measure how my content and recommendations are doing.

The types of cookies I use

  • Necessary — the ones that keep the site working. These can’t be switched off.
  • Preferences — remember your choices so things feel less repetitive.
  • Analytics — help me see how the site is used so I can improve it (via [ANALYTICS PROVIDER]).
  • Marketing — measure the performance of links and campaigns, including affiliate tracking.

Third parties that may set cookies

Some cookies are set by trusted third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

  • Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs (link tracking)
  • [ANALYTICS PROVIDER]
  • [EMAIL MARKETING PROVIDER]
  • Embedded content (such as videos or social media), if present

Managing your consent

When you first visit, a cookie banner lets you choose what you’re comfortable with:

  • If you’re in the EU or UK, non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only set after you opt in.
  • If you’re in California or other US regions, you can opt out of non-essential cookies and the sharing of your information.
  • You can change or withdraw your choices at any time through the cookie settings link, and you can also disable cookies through your browser settings.

California: Do Not Sell or Share

If you are a California resident, you may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information at any time via our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link.

Email communications

If you subscribe to the newsletter, I may send new review notifications, reading recommendations, website updates, promotional content, and special announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email — no hard feelings, ever.

Third-party services

I use trusted third-party services that may collect information under their own privacy policies, including:

  • Email marketing providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Affiliate programs
  • Advertising partners

Data security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information. That said, no method of transmitting data over the internet is ever 100% secure, and I’d be lying if I said otherwise.

Children’s privacy

This website is intended for individuals 18 and older due to the mature book content and themes discussed throughout the site. It is not directed toward children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If I become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information through the website, I will take reasonable steps to address the situation and delete the information where required.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through Indecent Bookworm, please contact me through the Contact page.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access your information
  • Correct your information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy now and then. Any changes get posted here with a fresh revision date up top.

Accessibility

Indecent Bookworm is committed to making this website as accessible and usable as possible for all readers, including people who use assistive technologies or have disabilities.

I aim to make the site easy to navigate, read, and interact with by paying attention to things such as readable typography, color contrast, descriptive links, alternative text for meaningful images, clear headings, and keyboard-friendly navigation.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. I continue to review and improve the site as new content, features, and technologies are added. While I work toward making Indecent Bookworm accessible and inclusive, some parts of the site may not yet meet every accessibility standard.

Need help?

If you encounter something on Indecent Bookworm that makes it difficult for you to access or use the site, please let me know. If possible, include the page you were visiting and a brief description of the problem so I can investigate it and work toward a solution.

Accessibility feedback

If you have an accessibility question, suggestion, or difficulty using any part of the site, please contact me through the Contact page.

I appreciate accessibility feedback and welcome suggestions that can help make Indecent Bookworm a better experience for more readers.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach me through the contact form on the site or by email at indecentbookworm@gmail.com .