Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Congo Novel Series (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase merchandise, or contact us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Name
Email address
Contact details
Newsletter subscription information
Messages sent through contact forms
Feedback or comments submitted on the website
Purchase information (if you buy merchandise)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to website features
Respond to your messages or inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Process merchandise orders
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Analyse website traffic and performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

Remember your preferences
Improve loading speed
Analyse visitor behaviour
Support embedded media (videos, audio, timelines, maps)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Third Party Services

We may use trusted third‑party services to operate parts of the website, including:

Newsletter delivery platforms
Payment processors (for merchandise)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, podcast players)

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We only partner with reputable providers who follow industry‑standard privacy and security practices.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

Secure hosting
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Restricted access to personal data
Regular website maintenance and updates

However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate data
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for newsletter or marketing emails
Request a copy of your data

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., Amazon, media interviews, partner pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy 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. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this disclaimer or the content on this website, please contact: