GDPR Statement — Calico GOLD Books
Calico GOLD Books is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, care, and respect. This GDPR Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
Who We Are
Calico GOLD Books is a branch of Calico GOLD Publishing. The data controller responsible for your personal information is James C. Tanner, operating through Calico GOLD Publishing. If you have any questions regarding the use of your personal data, please contact us through the Contact Page on this website.
What Personal Data We Collect
Calico GOLD Books may collect the following personal data through your use of this website:
— Your name and email address if you contact us through the Contact Page — Your name and email address if you subscribe to any email list or newsletter — Technical data, including your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically through website analytics — Any additional information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or correspondence
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government identification numbers directly through this website. All purchase transactions are handled securely through Calico GOLD Publishing.
How We Use Your Personal Data
Personal data collected through CalicoGoldBooks.com is used solely for the following purposes:
— To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact Page — To deliver email newsletters or updates if you have subscribed and given explicit consent — To improve the functionality and content of this website through analytics — To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, Calico GOLD Books processes your personal data on the following legal bases:
— Consent — where you have given clear and explicit consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to a newsletter — Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Calico GOLD Books and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms — Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow up correspondence. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us through the Contact Page.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
— The right to access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you — The right to rectification — you may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data — The right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue processing it — The right to restrict processing — you may request that we limit the way we use your data — The right to data portability — you may request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you — The right to object — you may object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact Page. We will respond to all legitimate requests within thirty days.
Cookies
CalicoGOLDBooks.com may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain areas of this website.
By continuing to use CalicoGOLDBooks.com you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this statement.
Third Party Services
CalicoGOLDBooks.com may use third-party services, including website analytics tools and email delivery platforms. These services may process your personal data on our behalf and are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law. Links to third-party websites, including Calico GOLD Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble, is for their convenience only. Calico GOLD Books is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website.
International Data Transfers
Calico GOLD Books is based in Canada, which the European Commission recognizes as providing an adequate level of data protection. If your data is transferred outside of Canada or the European Economic Area, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.
Changes to This GDPR Statement
This GDPR Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Continued use of CalicoGOLDBooks.com following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised statement.
H2: Contact and Complaints
If you have any concerns about how your personal data is being handled by Calico GOLD Books or Calico GOLD Publishing please contact us through the Contact Page. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country of residence.
Last updated: May 2026 Calico GOLD Books is a branch of Calico GOLD Publishing