Effective Date: 2016/07/08
Last Updated: 2025/11/20
Welcome to The Wandering Inn (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when you interact with our website at https://wanderinginn.com.
1. What Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name and email address (e.g., newsletter or chapter notifications).
- Information submitted through comment forms.
- Details provided when purchasing merchandise or supporting via third-party platforms (Patreon, Ko-Fi, PayPal, etc.).
- Any information entered in forms or direct communication with us.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring URLs
- Log and performance data
1.3 Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enable comments, measure traffic, and support embedded media. You may disable cookies through your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Send updates and notifications you subscribe to
- Respond to comments and communication
- Improve reading experience and website performance
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and security issues
- Assist with merchandise purchases and donations
- Understand analytics and reader engagement
3. Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers: hosting, analytics, security, email services
- Payment/Donation Processors: PayPal, Stripe, Patreon, etc.
- Security Tools: anti-spam and firewall programs
- Legal Compliance: if required by law or necessary to protect rights
We do not sell your information.
4. Third-Party Services
The Website may include integrations with YouTube, Patreon, Ko-Fi, social media embeds, or analytics tools. These services may collect data under their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for subscription updates, site records, security, and legal compliance. You may request deletion.
6. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data. No online system is fully secure; you use the Website at your own risk.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. Your Rights
- Request access to personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt out of email updates
- Request removal of comments
- Object to certain processing
Contact us at: [email protected]
9. International Visitors
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We use safeguards consistent with this policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, contact: [email protected]