Last Updated: November 2025
Website: Bookish Duke
Company: Owned & Operated by Empire Tec LLC (USA)
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Bookish Duke (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or contact us.
By using Bookish Duke, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
🔹 1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information (Provided Voluntarily)
We may collect personal information when you:
- Fill out our WPForms contact form
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Submit comments
- Contact us via email
Personal information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Website URL (optional)
- Message or inquiry details
B. Non-Personal Information (Collected Automatically)
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device information
- Referring website
This data helps us improve user experience and optimize performance.
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Cookies
- Web beacons
- Analytics scripts (such as Google Analytics)
- Ads scripts (such as Google AdSense, if enabled)
These tools help us understand usage patterns, display personalized content, and serve relevant ads.
🔹 2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Personalize content based on user interests
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Analyze website traffic and engagement
- Send updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
- Prevent spam and ensure security
🔹 3. Third-Party Services We Use
Bookish Duke may use trusted third-party services, including:
Analytics
- Google Analytics
- WordPress Jetpack Stats
Advertising & Monetization
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate Networks (Amazon Associates, etc., if applicable)
Email Services
- Mailchimp or other email marketing tools (if enabled)
These third parties may use cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.
We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial gain.
🔹 4. Third-Party Links
Our content may include links to external websites (movies, books, AI tools, etc.).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.
🔹 5. Data Protection & Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting
- Anti-spam filters
- WPForms data protection measures
However, no online method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
🔹 6. Children’s Privacy
Bookish Duke does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If such data is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
🔹 7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt-out of analytics cookies
- Unsubscribe from email lists
- Request a copy of stored data
To request any of the above, contact us at:
📧 contact@bookishduke.com
🔹 8. Advertising, Cookies & Tracking
Bookish Duke may display ads through:
- Google AdSense
- Media partners
- Sponsored content
These services may:
- Use cookies to show personalized ads
- Track engagement
- Collect non-identifiable data
You can opt out of personalized ads anytime via:
https://www.google.com/settings/ad
🔹 9. Affiliate Disclosure
Bookish Duke may participate in affiliate programs.
This means we may earn a commission when users click or purchase through affiliate links — at no extra cost to you.
🔹 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.
🔹 11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 contact@bookishduke.com
🏢 Operated By: Empire Tec LLC (USA)
🌐 Website: www.bookishduke.com
