Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 6 see, 2025

Welcome to Penielic’s Privacy Policy. This page explains how Penielic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information from visitors to our website at https://penielic.com/ (the “Site”). This policy applies to all visitors, readers, and subscribers to our newsletter. Please read this carefully to understand how your information is handled.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information to provide our services and improve your experience on the Site. This includes:

• Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us, including the content of your messages.

• Contact Information: Email addresses when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us through our contact form.

• Reading Data: Pages visited and content accessed on the Site to understand reader preferences and improve our offerings.

• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage patterns collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and performance.

How Do We Collect Information?

• Information is gathered when:

• You sign up for our newsletter.

• You contact us through the contact form or email.

• You browse and read content on the Site.

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies automatically collect usage data (small files stored on your device).

Why Do We Use This Information?

We use your data to:

• Fulfill any legal obligations.

• Send newsletter updates about new stories, books, and content.

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

• Improve our website features and content based on reader behavior and preferences.

• Analyze website traffic and performance.

• Ensure website security and prevent fraud or abuse.

• Fulfill any legal obligations.

Do We Share Your Information?

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared with:

Email service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms) to send communications.
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website usage patterns.
WordPress.com as our website hosting platform, which processes data necessary for website operation.
Third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon) when you click on links to purchase books. These retailers have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information.
Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

We may also disclose information to prevent fraud, investigate violations of our terms of service, or protect the safety and security of our users.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Newsletter email addresses: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact form inquiries: Up to 2 years for customer service purposes
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
Account information (when e-commerce launches): Up to 7 years for tax/legal compliance

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

Affiliate Relationships and External Links

We may earn commissions when you purchase books or products through purchase links on our Site (e.g., Amazon or other retailers). These earnings support the website but do not influence our content or recommendations.

When you click on external links to purchase books, you will be directed to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

How Do We Protect Your Data?

We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure technology, to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We strongly recommend that you adopt good security practices for both your online and offline activities.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in each email.
Access and Correction: You can request to view or correct your personal information by contacting us.
Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Cookie Management: You can refuse or manage cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website features.
Opt-Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For residents of certain jurisdictions (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, EU/UK), you may have additional rights as described in the “Regional Privacy Rights” section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors interact with our content
Analyze website traffic and performance
Maintain website security

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience and may include content suitable for readers under 18. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information without your parent or guardian’s permission. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on WordPress.com, which may store or process data outside your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We work with service providers that implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

Third-Party Websites and Social Media

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Social media plugins may allow those platforms to collect information about your browsing activities, even if you don’t interact with the plugin. Consult the privacy policies of those social media platforms for more information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to newsletter subscribers. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Regional Privacy Rights

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of that information, our purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. However, we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Shine the Light: You can request information about personal information disclosed to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us here

We will respond within 45 days (with possible extension to 90 days if needed).

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah Privacy Rights

If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you have similar rights to those described above for California residents, including rights to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising. You also have the right to appeal our decision if we decline your request.

To exercise these rights or appeal a decision, contact us here

EU/UK GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

Contract performance: To provide services you request
Legitimate interests: To improve our services, analyze usage, and communicate with readers
Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and certain analytics (where required)
Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

You have the following rights under GDPR:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion (the “right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us here.

We will respond within one month (with possible extension to three months in complex cases).

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to report a concern, please contact us:

Contact Form: https://penielic.com/contact /