Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how kemreads.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) handles personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our website, you acknowledge that we do not directly collect or store personal information, but third-party services linked from our site may do so.

2. Data We Do Not Collect

We do not directly collect personal data such as names, email addresses, or payment information on this website. However, third-party services we link to (such as Ko-fi, Mailchimp, and affiliate partners) may collect and process your data.

3. Third-Party Services & Data Processing

We use the following third-party services, which may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Ko-fi (for donations) – If you donate via Ko-fi, your payment information is processed by their payment provider (e.g., PayPal or Stripe).
• Mailchimp (for newsletter subscriptions) – If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored and managed by Mailchimp. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
• Affiliate Links (Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, etc.) – Clicking on affiliate links may track your interaction via cookies to provide referral commissions.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use cookies directly, but third-party services (such as affiliate programs and Mailchimp) may use cookies to track interactions. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access – Request access to any personal data third parties may have collected about you.
• Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of personal data held by third-party services.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Request that third parties limit how they process your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
• Right to Object – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights regarding data collected via Ko-fi, Mailchimp, or affiliate programs, please contact those providers directly.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

If you have any questions, contact us at contact@kemreads.com.