Privacy Policy
cvwooster.com is operated by Taciturn Studios LLC.
1. Who we are
We publish books, essays, and related materials on history, philosophy, literature, and writing. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
2. Information we collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our email newsletter via MailerLite
- Write us at info@cvwooster.com or use a contact form
- Make a purchase through our shop
We may also collect non-personal information automatically, including browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, through analytics and advertising tools described below.
3. How we use your information
- Send newsletters, new-release announcements, and exclusive content (only if you opt in)
- Respond to inquiries
- Process purchases
- Improve the website and understand readership
- Serve and measure display advertising on blog and content pages
4. Email marketing
We use MailerLite to manage our email list. By subscribing, you agree to MailerLite’s privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
This website displays Google AdSense advertisements on blog and other content pages. Our publisher ID is ca-pub-1051825252184436. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may show our ads on sites across the Internet. We do not place AdSense code on the homepage.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them so the site can function, so we can understand readership, and so advertising partners can serve and measure ads. You can control cookies in your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site features.
| Cookie / technology | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cvw_cookie_consent / cvw_cookie_consent_v2 | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preference |
| session / app_session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains a signed-in session when you log in |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours | Google Analytics — measures site traffic |
| IDE, DSID, NID, ANID, and related Google advertising cookies | Advertising | Up to 13 months (varies by cookie) | Google AdSense — serve, limit, and measure ads, including personalized ads when you consent |
When you interact with embedded third-party content (for example a video or social embed), those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control those cookies. See also our Cookies.
7. Affiliate links
This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. If you follow an affiliate link and make a purchase, C. V. Wooster may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See the Affiliate Disclosure.
8. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Write info@cvwooster.com about a privacy request.
9. Data processors
We share data only with the following processors, as needed to run the site:
- MailerLite (email marketing) — Privacy
- Stripe (payment processing) — Privacy
- Resend (transactional email) — Privacy
- Google LLC (AdSense advertising, analytics, and embedded services) — Privacy and How Google uses advertising cookies
- Twilio (SMS notifications, internal use only) — Privacy
10. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Purchase records are retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
11. GDPR — lawful basis
If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process personal data under these lawful bases:
- Consent — email marketing, non-essential cookies, and personalized advertising
- Contract — processing purchases and delivering digital products
- Legitimate interests — site security, fraud prevention, and aggregate analytics
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
12. California privacy rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of your data, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, write info@cvwooster.com.
13. AI chat assistant
Some pages offer an optional AI-powered chat assistant. When you use it:
- Your messages are processed by our AI vendor to generate responses
- We may retain chat transcripts for quality assurance and product improvement
- Chat transcripts are not sold to third parties
- You may request deletion of your chat data by writing info@cvwooster.com
A consent notice is shown before your first chat. By continuing past that notice, you agree to the practices above.
14. Children
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
15. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The Last updated date at the top of this page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
16. Contact
For privacy questions, write info@cvwooster.com. Press requests use the Media Inquiries form.