Last updated: May 4, 2026
BookSwell (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates bookswell.club. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit an event or contact form
- Any other details you include in a message or form submission
Information collected automatically:
- Basic usage data via Google Analytics — pages visited, time on site, general location (city/region), device type, and how you arrived at the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous; we cannot identify you from it.
How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter and event announcements (email subscribers only)
- To understand how people use the site so we can improve it
- To respond to messages or event submissions you send us
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies
This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics to track aggregate usage. These cookies do not contain personal information and cannot be used to identify you. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time without affecting your ability to use the site.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — anonymous traffic measurement. Google’s privacy policy.
- MailerLite — email list management. If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with MailerLite. MailerLite’s privacy policy.
- Bookshop.org — we link to books via Bookshop.org’s affiliate program. Clicking those links may set cookies on Bookshop.org’s site per their own privacy policy.
Your Choices
- Unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter.
- Opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
- Request deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at the address below.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy [at] bookswell.club.
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