Our Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gemma (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boston, dedicated to publishing books for adults learning to read and providing free materials for literacy teachers and adult literacy programs. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. While this Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it applies to all users, regardless of their location.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  1. Information You Provide to Us:
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Donation Information: Payment details and billing information when you make a donation via PayPal.
  • Order Information: Name, address, email, and other relevant details when you purchase our books through third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, Ingram Spark, Bookwire, Bookshop.org). Note that these platforms have their own privacy policies.
  1. Automatically Collected Information:
  • Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
  1. Information from Social Media Platforms:
  • If you engage with us on social media (e.g., Instagram and Facebook), we may receive information such as your profile name, comments, and likes.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  1. Providing Services: To respond to inquiries, process donations, and fulfill book orders.
  2. Improving Our Website: To analyze website performance and user behavior.
  3. Communications: To send newsletters, respond to questions, and provide updates about our nonprofit activities.
  4. Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with the following entities:

  1. Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website, process donations (e.g., PayPal), and fulfill book orders (e.g., Amazon, Ingram Spark).
  2. Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
  3. Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content on social media, your activity may be governed by their privacy policies.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you live, we are committed to honoring the following rights:

  1. Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, disclose, and share.
  2. Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., when the data is necessary for legal obligations).
  3. Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
  4. Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email address] or use our contact form on the website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, PayPal, Instagram, Facebook). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies for more information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@gemmamedia.com
  • Mailing Address: Gemma Media, 230 Commercial Street, Boston, MA, 02109
  • Website Contact Form: Contact Gemma

Thank you for supporting Gemma and our mission to promote adult literacy.