Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

BroMantasy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by BroMantasy.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website, and its associated subdomains (collectively, our "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Our Commitment to You

Definitions and Key Terms

For this Privacy Policy:

• Cookie: Small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser to remember information about you.
• Personal Data: Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information allows for the identification of a natural person.
• Service: Refers to the Website.
• Website: BroMantasy's site, accessible from https://bromantasy.com
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content. The data we collect depends on your consent preferences.

Information You Provide Directly

• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our monthly newsletter
• Contact Forms: Any information you provide when contacting us through our website

Information Automatically Collected

With your consent, we may collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Technical Information: Web browser type, IP address, device information, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, referral sources, user interactions
• Performance Data: Website performance metrics and error tracking through DataDog RUM

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use different types of cookies based on your consent preferences:

Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Essential for website functionality, including:

• Security and authentication
• Basic website functionality
• Your cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

Help us understand website usage through DataDog RUM:

• User behavior tracking
• Performance monitoring
• Error reporting
• Anonymous user identification (non-personally identifiable)

Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)

Track newsletter-related activities to improve our email communications:

• Newsletter signup tracking and preferences
• Measuring effectiveness of monthly book recommendations
• Newsletter modal dismissal status
• Email engagement analytics (open rates, click rates)

Functional Cookies (Requires Consent)

Enhance your experience:

• User preferences and settings
• Persistent user identification
• Personalization features

How We Use Your Information

We process your information based on different legal bases depending on the purpose:

With Your Consent

• Analytics: Track website usage and performance to improve user experience
• Marketing: Send monthly newsletter with book reviews and track email engagement to improve our recommendations
• Functional: Personalize your experience and remember your preferences

For Legitimate Interests

• Provide and maintain our website functionality
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and provide services to you, and only when you have given consent for such processing.

We work with the following third-party services that may process your data:

DataDog (Analytics - Requires Consent)

• Purpose: Website performance monitoring and user behavior analytics
• Data Shared: Anonymous usage data, technical information, performance metrics
• Privacy Policy: DataDog Privacy Policy

Email Service Provider (When Implemented)

• Purpose: Deliver monthly newsletter
• Data Shared: Email address only
• Retention: Until you unsubscribe

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Data Subject Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

Managing Your Consent

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in our cookie banner
• Using your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Clicking the "Your Privacy Choices" link in our footer
• Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Data Retention

• Newsletter Emails: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained for 12 months
• Cookies: Expire after 12 months unless renewed by consent
• Contact Inquiries: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff training on data protection

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States where our hosting and analytics services are located. We ensure adequate protection through:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance (where applicable)
• Standard Contractual Clauses with third-party providers

Children's Privacy

Our website does not address anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to file a complaint, please contact us:

• Email: contact@bromantasy.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Data Protection Officer: Available upon request

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.