Effective Date: April 1st, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Strategic Shelf. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, join our book club, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when signing up for our newsletter, book club, or events.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Provide and personalize our services, including book club participation and event updates.
• Communicate with you about upcoming books, discussions, and promotions.
• Improve our website and services based on user engagement.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party partners who help us operate our website and services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link.
• Disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.