PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: [September 15, 2026]
Drive North Publishing, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.drivenorthpublishing.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our Site.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Name and email address (e.g., when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or make a purchase)
- Billing and shipping information (if applicable)
- Any other information you choose to submit
Information Collected Automatically
Squarespace Hosting Platform
Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, Inc. Squarespace automatically collects certain information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system, through cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can review Squarespace's own data practices in their [Privacy Policy](https://www.squarespace.com/privacy).
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, LLC ("Google"), to help us understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or source
- General geographic location (city/country level)
- Device and browser type
- Approximate location based on IP address
This is done through cookies and similar technologies placed on your device. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers, which may be located outside your country of residence. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at [Google's Privacy & Terms page](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
- Understand how visitors use and interact with our Site (via Google Analytics)
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or customer service requests
- Send newsletters or marketing communications (only if you have opted in)
- Process transactions and fulfill orders (if applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Our Site uses cookies for:
- Essential functionality (via Squarespace, e.g., shopping cart, site security)
- Analytics (via Google Analytics, to understand visitor behavior)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers, such as Squarespace (hosting) and Google (analytics), who process data on our behalf
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (where applicable, e.g., under CCPA)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16, depending on jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Drive North Publishing, LLC