Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for R. W. Arnold Books
Effective Date: January 2025
Website: https://rwarnoldbooks.com

R. W. Arnold Books (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://rwarnoldbooks.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with this Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Data Controller

The R. W. Arnold website is owned and operated by R. W. Arnold Books, which is the data controller of any personal data collected through this Website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your personal information secure and confidential.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit the Website, we may collect the following types of information:

A. Device Information (Collected Automatically)

When you browse the Website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information about your device, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Time zone

• Basic device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring website or search terms

This “Device Information” is used for basic analytics and security.

B. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

• Subscribe to email updates or newsletters

• Fill out a contact form

• Request information or respond to content

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Any message or information you choose to send us

We do not currently process payments or collect payment information directly through this Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Send updates about books, blogs, commentary, and news from R. W. Arnold

• Respond to inquiries or messages

• Improve the performance and content of the Website

• Monitor for potential abuse or security issues

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Gather basic usage statistics

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some cookies may be essential for the Website to function correctly.

5. Your Rights (for European Residents and Others, Where Applicable)

If you are a resident of the European Union or a jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed

• The right of access

• The right to rectification (correction)

• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object

• Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling (not used on this Website)

To exercise these rights, you may contact us at ronny@rwarnoldbooks.com.

Your information may be processed in or transferred to countries outside your own, including the United States. By using this Website, you consent to this transfer where applicable.

6. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party sites (for example, social media, video platforms, or book retailers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Information Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. By using this Website, you acknowledge this risk.

8. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes

• Protect our rights or property

• Protect the safety of users or the public

• Respond to government or regulatory requests

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact:

R. W. Arnold Books
Email: ronny@rwarnoldbooks.com