PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy matters to us

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Crimson PulpFic ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website crimsonpulpfic.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

1. PUBLISHER INFORMATION

Crimson PulpFic is an independent micro-press based in Canada.

For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at the email address above.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address. This is processed through ConvertKit (Kit), our email marketing platform.
  • Contact Form: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website and accept analytics cookies, the following data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address (anonymized where required by law)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device type
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

No analytics data is collected unless you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.

3. GOOGLE ANALYTICS (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-J7KQYJGQSD) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Session duration and engagement metrics
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/region level)
  • Traffic sources and referral data

Purpose: To improve our website content, understand which books and authors interest our readers, and optimize the user experience.

Data Retention: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Opt-Out: You can opt out by selecting "Essential Only" on our cookie consent banner, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. FACEBOOK / META PIXEL

We use the Meta Pixel (Pixel ID: 1192015782997068) for advertising measurement and optimization. The Meta Pixel collects:

  • Page view events
  • Browser and device information
  • IP address
  • Referral URL
  • Actions taken on our website (e.g., viewing a book page)

Purpose: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and to serve relevant ads to people who have expressed interest in our books.

Opt-Out: You can opt out by selecting "Essential Only" on our cookie consent banner. You can also adjust your Facebook ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.

For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy.

5. CONVERTKIT (EMAIL NEWSLETTER)

We use ConvertKit (Kit) to manage our email newsletter. When you subscribe:

  • We collect your email address
  • ConvertKit stores your email on their servers (US-based, Privacy Shield certified)
  • We track email opens and link clicks to improve our content

Consent: Newsletter signup is entirely voluntary and requires affirmative action (entering your email and clicking "Subscribe").

Unsubscribe: Every email we send contains an unsubscribe link. You can also email us directly at hello@crimsonpulpfic.com to be removed.

For more information, see ConvertKit's Privacy Policy.

6. AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS

Our website contains links to books on Amazon. We may participate in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

When you click an Amazon link from our site, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track the referral. We do not control Amazon's data collection practices. See Amazon's Privacy Notice.

7. COOKIES

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • cookie-consent / cookie-consent-ts (localStorage): Stores your cookie preference and the date it was set. Expires after 13 months, at which point you will be asked again.

Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner:

  • _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics): Used to distinguish users and sessions. Expires after 2 years.
  • _fbp (Meta Pixel): Used to deliver, measure, and improve advertising. Expires after 90 days.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and cookies for this site, then revisiting the page. The consent banner will reappear. Most browsers also allow you to block cookies entirely through their settings.

8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@crimsonpulpfic.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. See Section 10 below.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@crimsonpulpfic.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days.

10. DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

Crimson PulpFic does not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, under the CCPA's broad definition of "sale," the sharing of data through third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) may be considered a "sale."

To opt out of this data sharing:

  • Click "Essential Only" on our cookie consent banner
  • Clear your cookies and localStorage for this site to reset your preferences
  • Email us at hello@crimsonpulpfic.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Information"

11. DATA SECURITY

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. Our website is served over HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, social media platforms, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

15. CONTACT US

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