Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Welcome to Gorilla Reads, the official website of author Dina Hampton. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.


1. Information We Collect
When you interact with Gorilla Reads, we may collect the following information:

Identity & Contact Data: Your name and email address, typically collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a contact form.

Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site) via cookies and similar technologies.


2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information strictly to:

Send you the Gorilla Reads newsletter, book updates, and promotional offers (only if you have opted in).
Respond to your direct inquiries or fan mail.
Improve our website content to better serve our readers.


3. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Gorilla Reads features content intended for parents, educators, and fans of children's literature.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. * If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on this website.

If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we might have such data, please contact us at management@gorillareads.com.

 

4. Data Storage and Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. To deliver our services, we may share data with trusted third-party providers, such as:

Email Service Providers: (e.g., Mailchimp, MailerLite) to manage our mailing list.
Analytics Providers: (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand website traffic.
 

5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in the footer of any email.
Access & Deletion: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you or ask us to delete your personal information entirely.


6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.


7. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact Dina Hampton via the form on the homepage.