Privacy Policy

Who we are

This Privacy Policy describes how Gertie Press ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to gertiegetsupright.com (the "Site"). Gertie Press is the publisher of Gertie's Guide to Not Eating Linoleum and operates this Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

What we collect

Information you give us

When you sign up for our email list, contact us, or download a printable, you may provide:

• Your email address
• Your first name (optional)
• Any message you send through our contact form

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
• Referring website (where you came from)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies used by our analytics provider (described below).

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you the free printables and newsletter you signed up for
• Notify you when the book launches and about related releases
• Respond to messages you send us
• Understand how the Site is being used and improve it
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse

We will never use your information to send you spam, sell you unrelated products, or contact you more than about once a month with marketing emails.

Who we share information with

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only with the following service providers, who help us run the Site:

• Email service provider (currently Kit, formerly ConvertKit) — to manage our mailing list and send emails you've subscribed to
• Web hosting provider (Hostinger) — to serve the Site
• Analytics provider — to measure Site usage in aggregate

These providers may process information on our behalf and are required to protect it. We may also share information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

Cookies and tracking

This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:

• Remember your preferences (such as whether you've dismissed banners)
• Measure how visitors use the Site (via analytics)
• Allow embedded content from third parties (such as fonts) to load

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. If you do, some parts of the Site may not work as intended.

We do not currently use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information ("right to be forgotten")
• Opt out of marketing emails (every email we send has an unsubscribe link)
• Object to or restrict how we use your information

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@gertiegetsupright.com. We'll respond within 30 days.

Children

This Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 16, we will delete it. If you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including using secure connections (HTTPS) and working with reputable service providers. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the "Last updated" date at the top. If we make significant changes, we'll notify subscribers by email.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@gertiegetsupright.com, or visit our contact page.