Left on Read Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED: November 2, 2024

Effective Date: November 2, 2024

Left on Read and associated entities, including The Millennial Black Professor LLC, TMBP Media, and 2 Kellys Consulting (collectively “we,” “our,” or “us”), are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit any of our websites or use our services (collectively, the "Sites"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide across our Sites, including:

Personal Information: When you complete forms on our websites (e.g., inquiry forms, consignment applications, newsletter sign-ups), we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant contact details.
Payment Information: If you make purchases or donations, we may collect billing details, such as your billing address and payment method. Payment processing is handled by third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), and we do not store your payment information.
Usage Data: When you interact with our Sites, we automatically collect certain information, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Sites, enhance user experience, and collect information. (See Section 5 on Cookies and Tracking Technologies for more details.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Sites and services.
Process and manage transactions, such as book purchases, consignment applications, and consulting contracts.
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending updates, and providing customer support.
Improve and personalize your experience across our Sites.
Conduct analytics to understand user behavior and improve our Sites' functionality and content.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, safety, and property.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in limited circumstances, including:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Sites and delivering our services, such as payment processors, website hosting providers, and analytics providers.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or court orders, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users and the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Under applicable data protection laws, these may include:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual requirements.
Restriction: Request restrictions on the processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: Request to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a customized experience on our Sites. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences, improve site functionality, and deliver targeted advertising (where applicable).

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of our Sites (e.g., security, user authentication).
Performance Cookies: Track user interaction on our Sites to help us improve performance and user experience.
Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing history.

Managing Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Sites are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we may have information about a child under 13, please contact us at leftonread.ict@gmail.com.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Sites, you consent to this transfer.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: leftonread.ict@gmail.com
Mailing Address: Left on Read, 612 E Douglas Ave Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67202

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

By using any of our Sites (Left on Read, The Millennial Black Professor LLC, TMBP Media, or 2 Kellys Consulting), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information!