Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.therapyreads.com
At TherapyReads, we value the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting your personal data. We collect and process only the data necessary for our operations and handle it lawfully, transparently, and honestly for predetermined purposes. We ensure that your data is accurate, secure, and confidential, and we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legal requirements.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, purchase our products, or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using our website.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
2.1. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to our website and to the actions you can perform on the site.
2.2. In this Privacy Policy, the term “personal data” refers to any information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you, including your name, email address, IP address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
2.3. This Privacy Policy explains:
- What data we collect
- How we collect your data
- How we use your data
- Your rights regarding your personal data
3. Who Is Responsible for Your Data?
Under the applicable legal framework, TherapyReads acts as the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.
When processing your personal data, we commit to the following principles:
We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
We collect data only for specified and legitimate purposes.
We collect only the data necessary to fulfill the stated purpose.
We ensure your data is accurate and up to date.
We protect your data with appropriate security measures.
We do not disclose your data to third parties unless it is legally required or part of the terms of service.
Principles of Data Processing
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data in the following ways:
a) When you provide data directly to us:
- When you purchase a product or service
- When you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
- When you contact us via email, phone, or other communication channels
b) Automatically collected data:
When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
c) From third-party sources:
We may receive your personal data from third-party service providers, such as payment processors or marketing platforms.
5. What Data We Collect and Why
We process the following types of data for specific purposes:
– Sales and Customer Support:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Purchase details
- Legal basis: Performance of a contract
– Direct Marketing:
- Name
- Email address
- Purchase history
- Legal basis: Consent
- Data retention period: Up to 3 years or until you withdraw your consent
– Website Functionality and Improvement:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages viewed
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest in improving our website and services
6. Use of Your Personal Data for Marketing
6.1. We may use your personal data to send you marketing materials, including newsletters, special offers, and product updates.
6.2. You have the right to opt out of direct marketing communications at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
6.3. We may use third-party tools (e.g., Mailchimp) for managing marketing communications.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality and performance of our website.
7.2. Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies – required for website functionality
- Performance cookies – help us understand website usage
- Marketing cookies – used to show you targeted ads
- Third-party cookies – used by our partners (e.g., Google Analytics)
7.3. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7.4. Disabling cookies may affect the performance and functionality of our website.
8. Sharing and Disclosing Data to Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Marketing service providers
- Cloud storage providers
- Regulatory authorities (if legally required)
We require that these third parties comply with GDPR and use your data only for specified purposes.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
9.1. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
9.2. Retention periods:
- Sales and order data – 7 years (legal compliance)
- Marketing data – 3 years (unless consent is withdrawn)
- Automatically collected data – 12 months
10. How We Protect Your Data
10.1. We apply strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, including:
– SSL encryption for data transmission
– Secure servers for data storage
– Access controls and staff training
10.2. While we take appropriate security measures, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
– Right to access your data
– Right to correct inaccurate data
– Right to delete your data (in certain cases)
– Right to restrict or object to processing
– Right to data portability
– Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@therapyreads.com
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please read their privacy policies before providing any data.
13. Complaints
If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate of Lithuania or your local data protection authority.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page. If the changes are significant, we will notify you directly (if applicable).
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
Email: contact@therapyreads.com
Address: Zygio g. 92-97, Vilnius LT08242, Lithuania.
This Privacy Policy is designed to provide transparency about how we collect and use your data while ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.
Last Updated: 9 March 2025
