Privacy Policy
At The Seaplane and the Mermaid, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and creating a safe online experience for families, parents, educators, and young readers.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Contact us through our website, Subscribe to our newsletter, Enter a giveaway or promotion, Participate in our treasure hunt, and Purchase products. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide. We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage. This information helps us improve our website and better serve our visitors.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to questions or inquiries, Send newsletters or updates that you have requested, Process treasure hunt submissions and mail prizes, Improve our website and user experience, Maintain the security and functionality of our website, and Comply with legal requirements. We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to those described in this Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Because The Seaplane and the Mermaid is a children's book, protecting children's privacy is one of our highest priorities.
Our website is intended for parents, guardians, educators, and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If a child wishes to participate in our treasure hunt or another activity that requires personal information, a parent or legal guardian should complete the submission on the child's behalf. If you believe your child has provided personal information without your permission, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
Treasure Hunt Participation
If you participate in our treasure hunt, we may collect information needed to verify your participation and deliver your prize.
This may include:
Name, Email address, Mailing address, and Photos submitted as part of the treasure hunt. Your submissions will only be used to verify participation, communicate with you, and fulfill prizes unless you give us permission to feature your submission.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process orders, send newsletters, or comply with legal obligations. These providers are required to protect your information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive updates, you may occasionally receive emails about:
Book announcements, New releases, Treasure hunts, Events, and Promotions. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using industry-standard security practices. While we work hard to keep your information safe, no method of transmitting or storing data online is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we have about you, Request corrections to your information, Request deletion of your personal information, and Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications. To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, we'd love to hear from you.
The Seaplane and the Mermaid
Email: info@theseaplaneandmermaid.com
Website: www.theseaplaneandmermaid.com
Thank you for visiting The Seaplane and the Mermaid. We are dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and family-friendly experience for every visitor.