Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2025

At Society Literary Salon, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. What We Collect
When you join Society Literary Salon, we may collect the following information:
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- Name
- Email address
- City or location
- Reading interests and preferences (e.g., genres, favorite books)
- Meetup preferences (e.g., in-person, virtual, coffee shop)
- Social media handles (e.g., Instagram, if provided)
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2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information for three main purposes:

Book Club Matching
Each month, we use your preferences (location, reading tastes, meetup style) to connect you with a small, curated group of readers in your city who share similar interests.

Email Communication
We use your email to keep you updated about:
- Your monthly match group
- Event reminders or updates
- Announcements, surveys, or community news

Remarketing & Advertising
‍We may use your information to:
- Share promotions, book recommendations, or event invites via email
- Serve occasional ads (via social media or email) about upcoming Society events, products, or partnerships
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We never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website and services use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and support marketing efforts. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functions, like login and security.
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and measure ad effectiveness.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features.

4. How Your Data is Stored
All personal information is securely stored using trusted third-party platforms (e.g., email management systems, databases), and access is limited to authorized team members only.

5. Your Rights
At any time, you can:
- Update or correct your info
- Opt out of marketing emails (just click "unsubscribe" at the bottom of any message)
- Request deletion of your data by contacting us at hello@societyliterarysalon.com
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6. Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at hello@societyliterarysalon.com.