Privacy Policy
At Banned Ink, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect minimal data necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use a double opt-in process to ensure you genuinely want to receive our updates.
Your email is used solely to send you newsletter content about book bans, censorship updates, and related resources. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Location Detection
With your permission, we may detect your approximate location (state/region) to show you relevant information about book bans in your area.
This detection uses your IP address and is processed without storing precise location data. You can disable location features through your browser settings.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use essential cookies and local storage to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings)
- Maintain your session state
- Store your newsletter subscription status locally
We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website (if any)
This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us understand how our site is used and improve the user experience.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
- Send newsletter updates about book bans and censorship news
- Display relevant local book ban information based on your region
- Remember your site preferences for a better experience
Site Improvement
- Analyze aggregated usage patterns to improve our content
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Understand which features are most valuable to our users
Important: We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information.
Secure Infrastructure
Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers with industry-standard security protocols. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our site.
Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber information until you unsubscribe. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely to track long-term trends.
Your Rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. We will respond to such requests within 30 days.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services to operate our website. Each has their own privacy policies governing their use of data.
Amazon Associates Program
Banned Ink is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on Amazon affiliate links on our site and make a purchase, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track the referral. We receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, which helps support our mission. We do not have access to your Amazon purchase history or personal Amazon account information.
Hosting and Analytics
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses and request information. This data is used for security monitoring and performance optimization.
We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. Any analytics we use are configured to respect user privacy and minimize data collection.
Email Services
Our newsletter is managed through secure email service providers that adhere to industry standards for data protection. Your email address is used solely for sending our newsletter and is not shared with other parties.
Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is being handled, please contact us.
Email: privacy@bannedink.com
Or use our Contact Form and select "Privacy Concern" as your inquiry type.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through our newsletter or a prominent notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
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