Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 27, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Novel View (“the Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Novel View or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
User Conduct
You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited by these Terms. You shall not:
- Use the Website in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair any The Novel View server or network.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how The Novel View (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services (“Service”). This document explains your rights regarding your personal data and how we protect your privacy under applicable laws.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The following definitions apply regardless of whether the terms are in singular or plural form.
Definitions
- Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.
- Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us.
- Company: Refers to The Novel View, PO Box 31043, Colorado Springs, CO 80913, United States.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device that store information about your browsing activity.
- Country: Refers to Colorado, United States.
- Device: Any device used to access the Service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service: Refers to the website www.thenovelview.com and any associated services.
- Service Provider: Any third-party that processes personal data on our behalf.
- Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you interact with our Service.
- Website: The Novel View, accessible from www.thenovelview.com.
- You: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service or the company on whose behalf the Service is used.
Collection and Use of Your Personal Data
We collect the following types of personal data:
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information, such as:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically through your interactions with our Service and includes:
- Device’s IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Duration of time spent on pages
- Device identifiers and diagnostic data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content.
- Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous usage data.
- Advertising Cookies: Track user behavior for targeted ads.
By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Use of Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring its usage.
- To manage your Account and registration.
- To perform contracts with you, including processing purchases or providing services.
- To contact you with updates, security notifications, or promotional offers (if you’ve opted in).
- To analyze data and improve our Service, products, and user experience.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate payments, analytics, or other features. These parties are obligated to comply with applicable data protection laws.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Data retained for analytical purposes may be kept for a shorter period unless used for security improvements or legal obligations.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your data may be transferred and stored in countries outside your location, including the United States. By using our Service and submitting your personal data, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
You may request access to, update, or delete your personal data by contacting me through this page on the website: https://thenovelview.com/contact-me/
Security of Your Personal Data
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Novel View reserves the right to update these Terms and Policies at any time. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policies. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any updates.
Disclaimers
The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Novel View does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Governing Law
These Terms and Privacy Policies are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about the Terms and Conditions or the Privacy Policy, please contact me by visiting this page on the website: https://thenovelview.com/contact-me/
Compliance
Last Updated: January 27, 2025
CCPA Compliance
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You may request information about the categories of data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data collected from you.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, you can contact me by visiting this page on our website: https://thenovelview.com/contact-me/
CalOPPA Compliance
As required by the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
- We will provide a conspicuous link to this privacy policy on our homepage.
- Users can update or delete their information by contacting us through this page on our website: https://thenovelview.com/contact-me/
- Browser “Do Not Track” signals may not be honored due to limitations in tracking technology.
FTC Act Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act:
- Any endorsements or testimonials on the Website represent the honest opinions of users or contributors.
- We disclose any sponsored content, affiliate relationships, or advertisements on the Website transparently.
- If affiliate links are present, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
