Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how LitExplore ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit litexplore.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect the information you choose to provide, including your name and email address. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics services automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. This information is used in aggregate to understand how readers use the Site and to improve our content.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Doing so may affect some functionality of the Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and improve the Site; respond to enquiries; analyze usage patterns to improve content; display advertising; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months. Server log data is retained for up to 90 days. Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics configuration (currently set to 14 months).

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection law, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you; the right to object to processing; and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact page.