Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At ModernEnglishClassics (the “Site,” “we,” or “us”), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. By using or accessing the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information: We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.

b. Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain technical information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, the time spent on the Site, and other diagnostic data to help us improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support;
  • Improve our Site, services, and user experience;
  • Send updates or newsletters (if you opted in);
  • Analyze how users interact with the Site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and show relevant ads.

Google AdSense and Other Third-Party Services: We use Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising services to display ads on our Site. These third-party vendors use cookies (such as the Google advertising cookies) to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Managing Cookies: You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect how you can interact with our Site or other websites.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given consent for processing, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate Interests: Where the processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information:

  • With service providers who help us operate or manage the Site;
  • With third-party advertising partners (like Google AdSense) to display relevant ads;
  • As required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety;
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

6. Your Rights and Choices

GDPR (EEA/UK Users): If you are in the EEA or the UK, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request correction or erasure of your personal data;
  • Object to the processing of your personal data;
  • Request that we limit the processing of your personal data;
  • Request portability of your personal data;
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where we rely on your consent).

CCPA (California Residents): If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you and how it is used and shared;
  • Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information;
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell your personal information);
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, please be aware that no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and policies of those sites, and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when we post the revised Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights, please contact us at:

Email: modernizedenglishbooks@gmail.com

Last updated: 2/5/2025