Effective Date: June 15, 2025
Last Updated: June 18, 2025
The Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History, Inc. (“TAMIH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information from users of our ReadSafe Ratings program (“the Program”), website, services, and communications.
By accessing or using the ReadSafe Ratings website or submitting a book for review, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We collect the following personal information when voluntarily submitted by users:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address (if necessary for correspondence)
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Payment information (collected through secure third-party processors)
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Book metadata (title, genre, author name, etc.)
B. Submitted Content
When submitting a book for review, we collect:
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Full manuscript or file upload
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Description, intended audience, themes, and any supplementary material
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Your responses to the rating questionnaire
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited and actions taken on the site (e.g., form submissions)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Evaluate and assign content ratings for submitted books
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Communicate with you regarding submissions, ratings, or service updates
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Maintain a public directory of rated books (title, author name, genre, and assigned rating only)
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Provide technical support
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Improve the website and service functionality
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Offer promotional or educational resources (opt-in only)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. How We Share Information
We may share limited information:
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Public Directory: Only title, author name, genre, and assigned rating are listed.
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Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, website hosting) who assist us in delivering the Program. These providers have access only to what’s necessary and must comply with privacy standards.
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Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. These include:
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Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
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Restricted access to book files
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Secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment systems
However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
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Book files submitted for review are stored securely and retained for up to 6 months, unless otherwise requested.
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Rating metadata (e.g., title, author, genre, assigned rating) is retained in our permanent directory unless removal is requested.
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Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and basic analytics tools to:
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Track site usage
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Improve performance and user experience
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Identify user preferences (e.g., form autofill)
You can control cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functions.
7. Your Choices
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Correct or update inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your book submission or personal data (except as required for records or ratings history)
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Opt out of promotional emails
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [
8. Children’s Privacy
The ReadSafe Ratings program and website are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a minor has submitted personal data, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Users
Although we are based in Texas, USA, international authors may submit books. If you are located outside the United States, you understand that your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted to this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to check back periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History, Inc.
Email: