Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY & COOKIE NOTICE

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of G.W. Thomas (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

  • Personal Information: This is information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address when you sign up for the Capital Hearts Cheering Section newsletter or contact us via email.

  • Non-Personal Information: This includes data collected automatically via cookies, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This data is used for analytics to help us understand how the Site is being used.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you newsletters, book updates, and exclusive content (only if you have opted in).

  • To respond to your questions or comments.

  • To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience.

  • To maintain the security of our Site.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site. These parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

  • Website Hosting: This Site is hosted by Squarespace. They collect personal data when you visit this website, including information about your browser, network, and device, as well as your IP address.

  • Email Marketing: We use a third-party provider (EmailOctopus) to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your name and email address are stored on their secure servers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.

5. Cookies

Our Site uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device. We use cookies for:

  • Functionality: To remember your preferences.

  • Analytics: To see which pages are most popular (via Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics).

Cookie Consent: By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location (including the European Economic Area and California), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.

  • The right to request correction or deletion of your data.

  • The right to withdraw consent (unsubscribe) at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at gwt@gwthomasbooks.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and books are intended for mature audiences (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.