Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting our website. We respect your privacy, and this policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Business details
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Account or login information
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Any information submitted through contact forms, comments, or uploads
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages you visit and actions you take
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Referral URLs
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Cookies and tracking technologies
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Log data for security and diagnostics
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the
visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent to detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy
policy can be found at: automattic.com/privacy.
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors
may be able to download and extract this data.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
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Store your preferences
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Improve site functionality
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Analyze site usage
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Enhance security
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Maintain your login session (if applicable)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function
properly.
WordPress-Specific Cookies
This includes:
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Commenter convenience cookies
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Login session cookies
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Display and editor preference cookies
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Temporary cookies to check browser compatibility
3. Embedded Content and Third-Party Tools
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, or images). These
third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction just as
if you visited their website directly.
We may also use services such as:
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Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
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Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
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Payment processors (if applicable)
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Scheduling or CRM software
These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:
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Respond to inquiries or service requests
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Maintain and improve our website
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Send updates, newsletters, or marketing (with your consent where required)
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Personalize your experience
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Monitor and analyze usage
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Ensure platform security
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Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your data with:
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Service providers assisting in operations (hosting, analytics, email services, scheduling, etc.)
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Professional advisors (legal, accounting) when necessary
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Authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as reasonably necessary for:
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The purposes outlined in this policy
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Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely.
Registered users can access, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except
username changes).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data.
General Rights
Anyone may request:
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Access to personal data we hold
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Corrections of inaccurate information
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Deletion of certain personal data
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A copy of your data in portable format
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To object to certain uses of your data
Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You may also have the right to:
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Know what personal information is collected and shared
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Request deletion
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Opt-out of “selling” or “sharing” personal data (we do not sell data)
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Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
We rely on legitimate business interests, contract performance, legal obligations, and/or
consent as lawful bases for processing personal data.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access the site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the U.S.
11. SMS/Text Messaging Policy
Sharing of Personal Information:
Blasing Services, LLC DBA By The Books will not share, sell, or disclose your personal
information or mobile opt-in data to third parties without your explicit consent, except
where required by law. Your information is kept confidential and used solely for the
purposes you have agreed to. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator
opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties. Text
messaging opt-in data is not being shared with third parties.
Opting Out of Text Messages:
You have the right to opt out of receiving text messages from By The Books at any time.
To opt-out, you can reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us.
Consent and Opt-In:
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to
the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. We ensure
that your consent is obtained explicitly and that you are informed about the types of
messages you will receive.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
By The Books
Email: Info@ByTheBooks.biz
Phone: 682-220-9288