Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://bimbombookclub.com
Bim Bom Book Club is an online community for readers of “Circus Bim Bom” by Cliff Lovette. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
What Personal Data We Collect
Account Registration
When you create an account on our site, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Username
- Any profile information you choose to provide
Comments and Forum Posts
When you participate in discussions or leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the comment/post form
- Your IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
- An anonymized string from your email (hash) for Gravatar profile pictures
Book Club Participation
When you join book club events or use our calendar features, we may collect:
- Event RSVPs
- Calendar subscriptions
- Communication preferences
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information to:
- Provide access to book club features and events
- Send you notifications about book club activities (with your consent)
- Maintain and improve our community forums
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Communicate with you about the book and community
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
RumbleTalk Chat:
- Powers our real-time community chat
- Privacy policy: https://rumbletalk.com/about/privacy_policy/
Google Calendar:
- Powers our event calendar system
- Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Gravatar:
- Displays profile pictures in comments
- Privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your login information
- Save your preferences
- Enhance your browsing experience
Types of cookies we use:
- Login cookies: Last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
- Preference cookies: Last for one year
- Comment cookies: Save your name, email, and website for one year (optional)
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Comments and User Content
If you leave a comment or forum post:
- Your comment and metadata are retained indefinitely
- Your profile picture (via Gravatar) may be visible to the public
- Website administrators can view and moderate your content
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (except data required for legal or administrative purposes)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: cliff@circusbimbom.com
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: cliff@circusbimbom.com
Website: https://bimbombookclub.com