Privacy Policy
Welcome to Kitaabein aur Koffee (https://www.kitaabeinaurkoffee.com). Your privacy matters to us — as much as a good bookmark matters to a reader. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the blog, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
Kitaabein aur Koffee is a personal book blog run by Vinky Gola, sharing book reviews, recommendations, summaries, and all things bookish. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at vinkycreates@gmail.com.
Information we collect
This is a simple, static blog — there are no user accounts, and we collect very little:
- Newsletter subscription. If you subscribe to The Bookworm Newsletter, we collect your email address. The signup form is processed by Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.), and your email is stored on their servers in accordance with Mailchimp's privacy policy. We only use your email to send you the newsletter — never to spam you, and we never sell or share it.
- Analytics data. Like most websites, we use analytics tools to understand how readers use the site — which pages are popular, roughly where visitors come from, and what devices they use. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Information you send us. If you email us or message us on social media, we'll have whatever you choose to share. We use it only to reply to you.
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or any sensitive personal data.
Cookies and analytics
This site may use cookies and similar technologies through third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) to measure traffic and improve the reading experience. These tools may record information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and approximate location (city/country level). You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time — the blog will still work perfectly well without them.
Affiliate links and book retailers
Some posts may contain affiliate links to bookshops and retailers. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it helps keep the koffee brewing. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them before making a purchase.
Embedded content and external links
Posts may link to or embed content from other websites (Goodreads, Instagram, Pinterest, publishers' pages, and so on). Those sites behave as if you had visited them directly and may collect data about you according to their own policies. Once you leave our shelves, their rules apply.
How we use your information
- To send the newsletter you subscribed to.
- To understand which posts readers enjoy, so we can write more of them.
- To keep the website secure and working properly.
- To respond when you contact us.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Ever.
Your rights and choices
- Unsubscribe anytime. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link — one click and you're out (no hard feelings, though we'll miss you).
- Access and deletion. You can ask us what personal data we hold about you and request that it be corrected or deleted by emailing vinkycreates@gmail.com.
- Cookie control. You can block or clear cookies through your browser settings.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
This is a static website served over HTTPS, which keeps the attack surface small by design. Newsletter data is held by Mailchimp under their security practices. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect what little data passes through.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions, concerns, or book recommendations? Write to us at vinkycreates@gmail.com or say hello on Instagram.