Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Reader Life! This cozy little corner of the internet is built with love, coffee, and an endless stack of books. We’re readers first—and that means we care about the experience you have here, including how your information is handled.

Below is everything you might want to know about how your data is collected, used, and protected on this site. It’s not thrilling fiction, but it’s important stuff.

1. A Few Words About Privacy

We value your trust. When you visit The Reader Life, some very basic, non-personal information may be collected automatically (like your browser type, pages visited, or general location). This helps us understand how readers like you use the site, so we can keep improving it—kind of like editing a rough draft into a better book.

We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this anonymous info. It doesn’t tell us who you are—it just gives us a sense of what’s working and what isn’t.

If you choose to sign up for an email list (if we offer one), your email is safe with us. No spam, no selling. Just bookish goodness.

2. Amazon Affiliate Links

Sometimes, when we talk about a book or products we love, we’ll include a link to where you can find it on Amazon. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means:

As Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from Amazon—at no extra cost to you.

Think of it as buying us a virtual coffee while we continue reading and writing for this space. These small commissions help us keep The Reader Life running (and help fund the ever-growing TBR pile!). That said, we only recommend books or products we genuinely enjoy or believe in.

Whether you click or not, no pressure—you’re always welcome here.

3. Cookies (Not the Edible Kind

Like most websites, this one might use cookies—tiny data files stored in your browser. They help the site run smoothly, remember preferences, and understand how readers are engaging with the content.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you’d like. No judgment—we’re readers, not trackers.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use a few trusted tools to improve your experience, such as:

  • Google Analytics (to understand site traffic)
  • Amazon Associates (for affiliate links)
  • Email marketing tools (if you choose to subscribe)

These tools may collect basic info like your IP address or browser type to function properly, but nothing personally identifying unless you choose to provide it.

5. Updates

This privacy policy might evolve from time to time as the blog grows. Any major updates will be posted right here, so you’re always in the loop.

Let’s Keep It Cozy—and Honest
If you ever have questions about how your information is used, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.

Thanks for being here, and for being part of The Reader Life—
where stories live, and readers belong.