Last Updated: [30 August 2026]
Just Reading Nook (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Nook”) operates justreadingnook.com (the “Site”), a book-feature and publishing platform for indie authors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, and message content when you reach out to us (e.g., review requests, author spotlight submissions, partnership inquiries).
- Newsletter signups — email address, and optionally your name, when you subscribe to updates from the Nook.
- Author/book submissions — details you provide about your book, cover images, author bio, and related promotional materials when submitting for a feature or review.
- Comments — if you leave a comment on a post, we collect your name, email, and the comment content.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and general location (city/country level), collected via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Cookies and similar technologies — used to remember preferences, understand site traffic, and improve the reading experience. See Section 5 below.
c) Information from Third Parties
- If you interact with the Nook through social media (e.g., commenting, tagging, or messaging @justreadingnook), we may see information made public by that platform, subject to that platform’s own privacy policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Publish and manage book features, author spotlights, and reviews
- Respond to inquiries and submissions
- Send newsletters or updates you’ve opted into
- Maintain and improve Site functionality and content
- Analyze traffic and reader engagement to guide editorial decisions
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., web hosting, email newsletter platforms, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations
- Co-contributors and collaborators involved in producing features or reviews, limited to what’s needed for that work
- Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Nook or others
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., authors’ personal sites, retailers like Amazon, or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Support analytics and performance monitoring
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe; contact form and submission data is retained as needed for editorial and record-keeping purposes.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for communications (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in each email)
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
EU/EEA visitors: As we operate in part out of Cyprus, an EU member state, visitors located in the EU/EEA are entitled to the rights above under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at editor@justreadingnook.com
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Visitors
Just Reading Nook operates out of the Philippines and Cyprus, with a representation office in Wyoming, USA. If you access the Site from outside these locations, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines, Cyprus, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:
Just Reading Nook
Email: editor@justreadingnook
Website: justreadingnook.com