Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/22/25
Website: https://davesalvatorebooks.com
Thank you for visiting the official website of Dave Salvatore (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with:
- U.S. Privacy Laws
- GDPR (EU & EEA)
- UK GDPR
- PIPEDA (Canada)
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect the following when you subscribe, purchase products, or contact us:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address (if needed for giveaways or physical shipments)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Any information you send through contact forms or email
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type & version
- Device details
- Pages visited, date/time of visit, time spent, referring pages
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
1.3 Third-Party Sources
We may receive information from:
- Payment processors
- Email newsletter providers
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Publicly available data
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR Only)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (newsletter sign-ups, marketing emails)
- Contract (processing purchases or fulfilling requests)
- Legitimate Interest (website analytics, security, fraud prevention)
- Legal Obligation (record-keeping, tax purposes)
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 13).
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:
- Provide products, services, and updates
- Communicate with you (including newsletters or promotions)
- Improve the Site and user experience
- Respond to inquiries
- Process purchases and transactions
- Perform website analytics and security monitoring
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data:
- With service providers (email services, payment processors, analytics tools)
- With legal authorities when required
- During a business transfer (sale/merger of assets)
- With your explicit consent
All processors handling EU/EEA or UK data are required to comply with GDPR standards.
5. International Data Transfers (GDPR/UK GDPR + PIPEDA)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, UK, or Canada, please note:
- Your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States.
- We use appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements
- GDPR-compliant service providers
By submitting your information, you consent to these transfers where permitted.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- Cookies
- Web beacons
- Analytics scripts
Purposes include:
- Site functionality
- Analytics
- Personalization
- Marketing (if implemented)
You may control cookies via your browser settings. EU/UK users may receive a cookie banner for additional consent if required.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information.
No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable precautions to minimize risk.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
- Providing requested services
- Legal record-keeping requirements
- Legitimate business needs
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
9.1 GDPR/UK GDPR Rights
If you reside in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing (including marketing)
9.2 Canadian PIPEDA Rights
If you are a Canadian resident, you have the right to:
- Access personal information
- Request correction
- Withdraw consent
- Know how your data is being used
- Challenge compliance
To exercise any rights, contact us at the email below.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (U.S.) or 16 (EU).
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
13. Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests, contact:
Dave Salvatore
Email: dave@davesa
Website: https://davesalvatorebooks.com
If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.