Lumos Books Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15 May 2025
Last Updated: 20 May 2025
Lumos LLC ("Lumos Books," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://www.lumos-books.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
| Category | Data Points | Collected? |
|---|---|---|
| Information you provide | Email address you submit to join our newsletter. | ✔ |
| Automatically collected data | IP address, device/browser type, referring pages, time stamps, pages viewed—captured via cookies and Google Analytics. | ✔ |
| Payment, shipping, or account details | None collected. We do not sell products through the Site and do not offer user accounts. | ✘ |
2. How We Use Your Information
We process collected information to:
- Send newsletters and occasional updates you have opted in to receive (with your consent).
- Analyze Site performance and improve our content (legitimate interest).
We do not use your information for targeted advertising nor do we profile users.
3. Cookies & Analytics
The Site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics sets first-party cookies. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
If we add additional analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will (a) update this Policy and (b) display a consent banner where required by law.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We disclose it only:
- To service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email delivery platform, analytics vendor) and who are bound by confidentiality agreements;
- When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. International Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
6. Data Retention
- Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe or we discontinue the newsletter.
- Analytics logs (Google Analytics) are retained for 14 months (Google default) unless we shorten that period.
We will delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed for the purposes above or when you request deletion (see Section 7).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Correct inaccuracies;
- Delete your information;
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails (simply click "Unsubscribe" or email us);
- Opt out of sale/sharing (California).
To exercise any right, email info@lumos-books.com or write to the address in Section 9.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is publicly viewable by all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Newsletter sign-up is intended for users 13 years or older (or with parental consent). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us so we can delete it.
9. Contact Us
Lumos LLC
160 Alewife Brook Pkwy #1325
Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Email: info@lumos-books.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above and, if changes are material, notify subscribers by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Site.