Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Raining Book (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to rainingbook.com. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit Raining Book, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, referring website
- Device data — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, language setting
- Location data — approximate geographic location derived from your IP address (country and city level only; your precise IP address is anonymised before storage)
Data You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly
- Quiz scores and flashcard progress — stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to save a leaderboard score
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Analyse site traffic and understand which content readers find most valuable
- Deliver and optimise advertising (see Section 4)
- Send editorial newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Maintain the security and performance of the website
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings.
| Cookie type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Measure site traffic and user behaviour | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Deliver personalised ads based on browsing interests | Google AdSense |
| Functional | Remember cookie consent preference | First-party |
| Functional | Store quiz progress and flashcard session data locally | First-party (localStorage) |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Advertising — Google AdSense
Raining Book uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Amazon Affiliate Links
Raining Book participates in the Amazon Associates affiliate programme. When you click a product link to Amazon and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon collects its own data when you visit their website; please review Amazon’s Privacy Policy for details.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email. We do not share your email address with advertisers or other third parties.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we process your data
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
- Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months and then automatically deleted
- Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe
- Locally stored quiz and flashcard progress data remains in your browser until you clear your browser data
9. Children’s Privacy
Raining Book is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon, Goodreads, and publisher sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “updated date” at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at: contact@rainingbook.com