Privacy Policy

The Short Version

I respect your privacy. This site collects minimal personal information, and I’ll never sell your data or spam you.

Here’s what you need to know:

If you join the newsletter, I collect your email address (and only your email address)
If you visit the site, I use cookies and analytics to understand how people use the site
If you click affiliate links, third parties (like Amazon) may track that click
If you contact me, I keep your email to reply and for records

That’s it. No shady stuff.

For the full legal details, keep reading.

Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to vintagescificlassics.com (the “Site”) and describes how I collect, use, and protect information from visitors.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

What Information I Collect

Information You Give Me Directly

Newsletter Signup (Email Address)

If you subscribe to the Vintage Sci-Fi Dispatch newsletter, I collect your email address.
I use this only to send you the newsletter and related updates (new posts, free resources, product launches).
You can unsubscribe anytime via the link at the bottom of every email.

Contact Form / Email

If you email me or use a contact form, I collect whatever information you provide (name, email, message content).
I use this to respond to you and may keep records of our correspondence.

Comments (if enabled in the future)

If I add a comment system, I may collect your name, email, and IP address.
This helps prevent spam and allows me to reply.

Information Collected Automatically

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, this Site uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – to improve your experience and understand how people use the Site.

Types of cookies used:

Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your preferences)
Analytics cookies: Help me understand traffic and behavior (via Google Analytics or similar)
Advertising cookies (future): If I add display ads, ad networks may use cookies to show relevant ads

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not work properly.

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to track:

Pages visited
Time spent on site
Referral sources (where you came from)
Device type and browser
General geographic location (city/country level, not your exact address)

Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect IP addresses. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Log Files

My web hosting provider automatically collects:

IP addresses
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date/time stamps
Referring/exit pages

This is standard technical data used for site maintenance and security. I don’t use it to personally identify you.

How I Use Your Information

Email Addresses (Newsletter Subscribers):

Send you the Vintage Sci-Fi Dispatch newsletter (1–2x per month)
Deliver free resources (like the Starter Library PDF)
Notify you of new posts or products (sparingly)
I will never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes

Analytics Data:

Understand which content is popular
Improve the site experience
Make decisions about future content

Contact Form / Email:

Respond to your questions, feedback, or requests
Keep records of correspondence

Third-Party Services & Affiliate Links

This Site uses third-party services that may collect information:

Email Service Provider

I use Aweber to manage the newsletter.

They store your email address on their servers
They track email opens and link clicks (standard email marketing)
Their privacy policy: [link to provider’s privacy policy]

Affiliate Links

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers like:

Amazon (Amazon Associates)
AbeBooks
eBay Partner Network
Others as noted

What this means:

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you)
The third-party retailer may use cookies to track your click and purchase
I don’t receive your personal information from these purchases

I only recommend products I genuinely believe are valuable. Affiliate relationships don’t influence my editorial content.

Embedded Content

Some posts may include embedded content from:

YouTube (videos)
Pinterest (pins)
Other platforms

These third parties may collect data about your interaction with embedded content and may use cookies. Refer to their privacy policies for details.

Display Advertising (Future)

If I add display ads via networks like Ezoic, Mediavine, AdThrive, or Google AdSense, these networks will:

Use cookies to serve relevant ads
Collect data about your browsing
May participate in behavioral advertising

I’ll update this policy before enabling ads.

Data Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your information:

Email addresses are stored on secure servers via my email provider
The Site uses HTTPS encryption for secure connections
I don’t store payment information (any purchases go through third-party processors like Gumroad or PayPal)

However: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I can’t guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

Access, Update, or Delete Your Data

Newsletter subscribers: Unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email, or email me at [reggie @ vintagescificlassics.com]
Contact/Email records: Email me to request deletion of your correspondence
Analytics data: This is anonymized and aggregated; I can’t identify or delete individual visitor data

Cookie Preferences

Disable cookies in your browser settings
Use browser extensions to block tracking (e.g., Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin)
Opt out of Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. I don’t currently respond to DNT signals, but you can disable cookies manually.

GDPR & International Visitors

If you’re in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to data processing

Legal basis for processing:

Newsletter: Consent (you opt in)
Analytics: Legitimate interest (improving the site)
Contact forms: Legitimate interest (responding to inquiries)

CCPA & California Residents

If you’re a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: I don’t sell personal information)

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and I don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact me immediately, and I’ll delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in how I collect or use data
New third-party services
Legal requirements

When I make significant changes, I’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top and may notify newsletter subscribers.

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Me About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data:

Email: [reggie @ vintagescificlassics.com]
Subject Line: “Privacy Inquiry”

I’ll respond as quickly as possible.

Legal Disclaimer

I am not a lawyer, and this Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. It reflects my good-faith effort to comply with privacy laws and be transparent about data practices.

If you have specific legal concerns, please consult with a qualified attorney.