Privacy Policy | Lesbian Romance Reads

Last updated: July 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information Lesbian Romance Reads (“this site,” “we,” “us”) collects from visitors, how it’s used, and the choices you have. This site is hosted on WordPress.com, and some data handling described below is performed by that platform on our behalf.

Information We Collect

Comments: When you leave a comment, the comment content, your name, email address, and IP address are stored to help detect spam and moderate discussion. Your profile picture, if you have one connected through Gravatar, may be visible next to your comment.

Contact form submissions: If you use the contact form, the information you submit (such as your name, email, and message) is sent to us so we can respond to you. It is not used for any other purpose.

Newsletter / email subscription: If you subscribe to receive new posts by email, your email address is stored by our subscription provider (a WordPress.com/Jetpack service) solely to deliver that content to you. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Analytics: Like most websites, we use analytics tools (including Jetpack Stats and, where enabled, Google Site Kit / Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns, such as which pages are popular and how visitors generally arrive at the site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to individually identify you.

Cookies

This site uses cookies for basic functionality (such as remembering comment form details) and, where applicable, for analytics and advertising purposes through the services listed above. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; doing so may affect some site functionality.

Affiliate Links

This site participates in the Amazon Associates Program and may include other affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon and other affiliate partners may set their own cookies to track qualifying purchases, governed by their own privacy policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more detail.

Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, book cover images, purchase links, or embedded posts from other platforms). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that other website directly, and that site may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above only to operate and improve this site: responding to messages, moderating comments, delivering subscription emails you’ve requested, and understanding overall site traffic. We do not sell visitor data to third parties.

Data Retention

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in a moderation queue. Contact form messages are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.

Your Rights

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an export of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except where we’re required to retain it for legitimate administrative, legal, or security purposes. To make either request, use the contact page.

Children’s Privacy

This site’s content is intended for adult and general audiences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.