Welcome to Raven’s Diary (ravensdiary.com) a fantasy book blog sharing book recommendations, reading guides, fantasy writing resources, and fandom content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
By using Raven’s Diary, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Who We Are
Raven’s Diary is a fantasy book blog operated by Nisbah, focused on helping readers discover great fantasy books, understand the genre, and explore magical worlds through honest reviews, curated reading guides, and writing craft resources.
Website: https://ravensdiary.com Contact: Use our contact page for all privacy-related inquiries.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
- Submit a contact form (name and email address)
- Leave a comment on a blog post (name, email, and website if provided)
- Subscribe to updates or a newsletter (email address)
We do not collect payment information. Raven’s Diary does not sell products directly.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Raven’s Diary, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools to help us understand how readers use the site and improve our content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your messages and contact form submissions
- Improve the website, content, and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns to understand what content helps readers most
- Display relevant advertising (see Google AdSense section below)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Raven’s Diary uses cookies small files stored on your device to improve your experience. We use the following types:
Essential cookies keep the website functioning properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us understand how readers interact with our content which guides are most helpful, how long people spend reading, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) may be used to display relevant ads to visitors. Google uses cookies such as the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on prior visits to our site and other websites across the internet.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
To opt out of Google’s use of advertising cookies, visit Google’s Ads Settings.
Google AdSense and Advertising
Raven’s Diary may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Preferences Manager.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Raven’s Diary uses the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — advertising display. Google Ads Privacy
WordPress and WordPress plugins — site functionality, comments, and forms. Automattic Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Affiliate Links
Some articles on Raven’s Diary may contain affiliate links primarily Amazon Associates links for book recommendations. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
All book recommendations on this site are editorially independent. We only recommend books we genuinely believe are worth your time. Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months from the date of submission
- Comment data: Retained while the comment remains published; deleted upon your request
- Analytics data: Up to 24 months, in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings
- Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us through our contact page.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For readers in the United States (California CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights
For readers in the European Union (GDPR):
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Raven’s Diary is a general-audience fantasy book blog. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information from our records.
Links to Other Websites
Our articles and guides may contain links to external websites including book retailers, author sites, and other fantasy resources. These sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include secure hosting, SSL encryption (HTTPS), and access controls on our systems.
However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to be cautious about what personal information you share online.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Raven’s Diary after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out through our contact page.
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 7 business days.
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