Effective June 1st, 2026
Gibbs Smith (“Gibbs Smith,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.gibbs-smith.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you choose to provide when you:
- Contact us through our website or by email
- Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Complete forms available on our website
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Company or organization (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and marketing emails if you have subscribed
- Improve our website and services
- Communicate about our books, authors, events, and company news
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only send marketing emails to individuals who have requested to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
Email Communications
We use Klaviyo to manage and distribute our email newsletters.
Email addresses collected through our newsletter signup forms are used solely for sending the communications you requested. We do not sell subscriber lists.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our web server may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us maintain the security, performance, and functionality of our website.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the operation of the website and to improve your browsing experience.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including booksellers and retail partners where our books are available for purchase.
Once you leave the Gibbs Smith website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our website or providing services on our behalf, such as our email marketing provider, Klaviyo. These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services for us and are contractually required to protect it.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
- Opt out of receiving marketing emails
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. While we take appropriate precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Gibbs Smith
1877 E. Gentile Street
Layton, UT 84041
Email: info@gibbs-smith.com