Privacy Policy
Tortuga Stories ("Tortuga Stories," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Tortuga Stories website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Our website provides information about Tortuga Stories and its books and series, including Seabreeze Secrets, and may provide access to newsletters, membership features, educational and entertainment content, and the Junior Detectives' Academy.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
Information you provide directly
Your name
Email address
Account login information
Information you provide when contacting us
Information you provide when subscribing to communications or creating an account
We only ask for information that is reasonably necessary for the feature or service you choose to use.
Information collected automatically
Squarespace and certain website technologies may collect limited technical information about visitors, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage information.
Our current website privacy settings restrict non-essential cookies unless the visitor provides appropriate consent.
How We Use Information
We may use information to:
Provide and operate our website and membership features
Provide access to the Junior Detectives' Academy
Respond to questions and requests
Send newsletters or other communications where you have requested or consented to receive them
Maintain website security and functionality
Understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience
Remember privacy and cookie preferences
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to a Tortuga Stories newsletter or other marketing communication, we may use your email address to send you the communications you requested.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the email or by contacting us.
Accounts and the Junior Detectives' Academy
Some areas of the website, including the Junior Detectives' Academy, may require an account.
Account information may include your name, email address, and password, as well as information necessary to provide access to the relevant membership area.
Parents and guardians should create and manage accounts for children under 13.
We do not intentionally request personal information directly from children under 13 for marketing purposes.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us without appropriate parental involvement, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
Children's Privacy
Tortuga Stories creates books and content for children and families, including content intended for readers ages 8–12.
We take children's privacy seriously.
Parents and guardians are responsible for creating and managing accounts for children under 13 and for ensuring that children do not create accounts or provide personal information through the website without their parent or guardian's involvement and permission. Children under 13 should not create an account independently.
We do not knowingly sell children's personal information or use children's personal information for behavioral advertising.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account or provided personal information without appropriate parental involvement, we may take steps to verify the circumstances, restrict or close the account, and delete the associated information where appropriate and required by law.
Parents or guardians who have questions about information associated with a child may contact us using the information below.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, maintain security, and, where permitted, understand how visitors use the website.
Our cookie banner allows visitors to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage their cookie preferences.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted and operated using third-party services, including Squarespace and services that may be integrated with the website from time to time.
These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide website hosting, account functionality, communications, analytics, security, or other website services.
We do not control the privacy practices of independent third parties. Their own privacy policies may apply when you interact with their services.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including retailers, social media platforms, and other external resources. These websites operate independently from Tortuga Stories and have their own privacy policies and terms of use. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the relevant service, maintain legitimate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or comply with legal obligations.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete or anonymize it.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Manage your cookie preferences
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the email address below.
International Visitors
Tortuga Stories may be accessed by visitors from different countries. Depending on where you live, additional privacy rights may apply to you under local law.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns:
Tortuga Stories LLC
Email: contact@tortugastories.com