Effective Date: April 29, 2026
theremovalnovel.com
1. Introduction
At The Removal Novel, we believe reading is a deeply personal act. This website exists to encourage the sharing, discovery and circulation of stories – not to exploit the people who engage with them.
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it and how we treat it with respect.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is voluntarily provided by you.
a. Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a comment or message through our forms, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message or comment
- Optional contextual responses (e.g., where you found the book, your geographical location, and your book’s number)
b. Consent-Based Sharing
If you choose ‘Yes’ to sharing your comment publicly, we will only display:
- Your name
- Your comment
- Input details you provided
We do not include your email.
If you do not give consent, your comment submission will remain private and will only be shared to the Publisher. And, not be displayed publicly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
- Display reader-submitted comments (with your explicit consent)
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Understand how readers are discovering and engaging with the work
We do not use your information for:
- Advertising
- Selling to third parties
- Profiling or tracking behaviour across the web
4. Data Storage and Security
Submitted information is stored securely within our website’s database.
We take reasonable steps to:
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Maintain data integrity
- Limit access to administrators only
However, no system is completely immune to risk, and by submitting information, you acknowledge this.
5. Third-Party Services
This website may use standard web hosting and form processing tools to operate.
We do not intentionally share your personal data with third parties unless required for basic site functionality or by law.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We may use minimal cookies or basic analytics to understand general site usage (e.g., page visits), but:
- We do not track individuals across sites
- We do not build advertising profiles
- We do not use invasive tracking technologies
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request removal of your submitted comment
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Ask what data we have stored about you
To do so, please contact us at:
info@goznotmatchen.com
8. Content Removal and Editorial Discretion
We reserve the right to:
- Moderate submissions
- Approve or reject public comments
- Remove content at any time
This ensures the integrity of the space and respect for all readers.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
11. A Note on Intent
This project is built in the spirit of shared reading and quiet connection.
We are not interested in extracting value from your data – only in fostering a space where readers can encounter and reflect on a work together.
Your participation is voluntary, your voice is respected and your privacy is taken seriously.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
info@goznotmatchen.com
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Thank you for being part of this project!