Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to the JSM Cooperative Corporation website and related online pages, including pages for books, blogs, newsletters, donations, novel subscriptions, and community campaigns. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the website. This may include your name, email address, message content, newsletter signup information, donation-related information, subscription-related information, or other details you choose to submit through forms on the site.
We may also collect basic technical and analytics information, such as browser type, device type, referring pages, general location data, pages visited, and general usage patterns. This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and how we can improve the experience.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to respond to messages, send newsletter updates, process supporter requests, manage book-related communications, improve the website, share campaign updates, and support JSM Cooperative Corporation’s publishing and mission-aligned community work.
If you sign up for a newsletter, campaign update, or subscription-related communication, we may use your email address to send you relevant updates. You may unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time through the unsubscribe link provided in those emails, when available.
Donations, Purchases, and Subscriptions
Donations, book purchases, and subscription payments may be processed through third-party platforms such as PayPal, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mailchimp, or other external services. JSM Cooperative Corporation does not directly control the privacy practices of those third-party platforms.
When you use a third-party payment, purchase, or subscription platform, the information you provide is also subject to that provider’s own privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review those policies before completing a transaction.
Third-Party Tools and Services
This website may use third-party tools for email newsletters, donation processing, payment processing, analytics, embedded media, advertising, hosting, security, or website performance. These services may collect technical or usage information according to their own policies.
Examples of third-party services that may be used include PayPal, Mailchimp, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Analytics, Google Ads, hosting analytics, embedded video tools, or similar services.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality, measure site traffic, understand visitor behavior, and improve the user experience. You may be able to disable or limit cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the website may not function as intended.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary to operate the website, process payments, deliver emails, respond to inquiries, analyze site performance, or support campaign operations.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of JSM Cooperative Corporation, our users, our partners, or the public.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, online form, email system, payment processor, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You use the website and submit information at your own discretion.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and address the issue.
Your Choices
You may contact us to ask questions about your information, request updates to your contact preferences, or ask to be removed from non-transactional communications. For newsletter emails, you may also use the unsubscribe option included in those messages when available.
External Links
This website may link to external websites, including book retailers, nonprofit partners, social media pages, payment processors, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, tools, campaigns, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact JSM Cooperative Corporation directly.
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. JSM Cooperative Corporation should consult qualified legal counsel before final launch or public use.