1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Readers In Motion ("we," "us," "our," or the "Book Club"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, join our community, or use our services.

By using Readers In Motion services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1. Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for membership

Create an account

Subscribe to our newsletter

Participate in discussions or forums

Attend events or activities

Contact us via email or other means

Submit book suggestions or reviews

Complete surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

Full name

Email address

Username

Reading preferences and interests

Profile picture (optional)

Location (optional)

Biographical information (optional)

Any other information you choose to share

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website or services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, access times, and other diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity and enhance user experience

Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information

2.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as:

Social media platforms (if you choose to connect your account)

Payment processors (for premium membership transactions)

Analytics providers

2.4. User-Generated Content

Any content you post publicly in forums, discussions, or comments becomes part of our community database and may be visible to other members.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1. Service Provision

Create and manage your account

Process membership registrations

Facilitate book discussions and community interactions

Send book selections and reading materials

Organize and manage events

3.2. Communication

Send newsletters, updates, and announcements

Respond to inquiries and support requests

Notify you about changes to our services or policies

Send administrative messages and important notices

3.3. Personalization

Customize content and book recommendations based on your preferences

Improve user experience on our platform

Remember your settings and preferences

3.4. Analytics and Improvement

Analyze usage patterns and trends

Monitor and improve our services

Develop new features and offerings

Conduct research and analysis

3.5. Legal and Safety

Enforce our Terms and Conditions

Protect against fraud, abuse, and illegal activity

Comply with legal obligations

Protect the rights and safety of our members and the Book Club

3.6. Marketing (with consent)

Send promotional materials about events, premium features, or partner offers

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1. With Your Consent

We may share your information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

4.2. Within Our Community

Information you post in public forums, discussions, or your profile may be visible to other members.

4.3. Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Email service providers

Web hosting services

Payment processors

Analytics providers

Event management platforms

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.4. Business Transfers

If Readers In Motion is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Court orders or legal processes

Government or regulatory requests

Protection of our rights, property, or safety

Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

4.6. Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot identify you personally for research, marketing, or other purposes.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

5.2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to show relevant content

5.3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our services.

5.4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies to collect information about your use of our services.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services

Comply with legal obligations

Resolve disputes

Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

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

7.1. Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

7.2. Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

7.3. Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).

7.4. Restriction

You can request that we limit how we use your information.

7.5. Objection

You can object to certain processing of your information, including for marketing purposes.

7.6. Opt-Out

Email Communications: Unsubscribe using the link in any email or contact us at [email protected]

Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies

Marketing: Opt out of promotional communications while still receiving essential service-related messages

7.7. Withdrawal of Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process information, you can withdraw consent at any time.

7.8. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Regular security assessments

Access controls and authentication

Secure data storage practices

Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

9.1. Age Restriction

Readers In Motion is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9.2. Parental Consent

Members between 13 and 18 years of age should have parental or guardian consent before using our services.

9.3. Discovery of Children's Information

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, book retailers, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold

Right to delete personal information

Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

13. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of access, rectification, erasure, and restriction

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing

Right to withdraw consent

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent

Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations

Legitimate Interests: For our business operations and improvements

Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

14. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website

Updating the "Last Updated" date

Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Readers In Motion
Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Officer (if applicable)

For specific privacy inquiries, you may also contact our designated privacy representative at the email address above.

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

17. CONSENT

By using Readers In Motion services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.