Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

THE MODERN CANON™ (“The Modern Canon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to being thoughtful and transparent about how information may be collected and used when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you interact with www.themoderncanon.com (the “Website”) or related services, content, communications, or offerings.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect certain information, including:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide information to us, including when you:

  • contact us through our Contact page or forms

  • subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • sign up for mailing lists or communications

  • submit inquiries, feedback, or requests

  • participate in future offerings, memberships, or services

This information may include details such as your name, email address, or any information you voluntarily submit.

You are not required to provide personal information to browse most areas of the Website.

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, we or our service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

  • browser type and device information

  • operating system information

  • IP address or approximate geographic region

  • pages visited and browsing behavior

  • referral sources and interactions with the Website

  • session activity and general analytics information

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies, pixels, log files, or similar technologies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and related technologies to improve functionality, understand website performance, personalize user experience, and support analytics or future advertising efforts.

Cookies may help us:

  • understand how visitors use the Website

  • improve content and performance

  • remember preferences

  • measure effectiveness of content or campaigns

  • support future marketing, advertising, or audience insights

You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies, although some Website functionality may be affected.

Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and providers to help operate, improve, analyze, or market the Website.

These may include, but are not limited to:

  • website hosting and infrastructure providers

  • analytics services

  • newsletter or email communication platforms

  • advertising and audience measurement services

  • embedded content providers

  • booksellers or retail partners

  • social media platforms

Third-party providers may collect information according to their own privacy practices.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with.

External Links and Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including booksellers, publishing platforms, newsletters, social platforms, affiliate partners, or other resources.

For example, book purchases may occur through third-party retailers such as Amazon.

The Modern Canon is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites. Your interactions with those websites are governed by their own policies and terms.

Email Communications and Newsletters

If you choose to subscribe to communications from The Modern Canon, we may send newsletters, updates, announcements, editorial content, product information, or other communications related to literature, publishing, books, or related offerings.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in communications or by contacting us through our Contact page.

We do not sell mailing list information to third parties.

How We May Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • operate and maintain the Website

  • improve user experience and accessibility

  • respond to inquiries or requests

  • provide newsletters or communications

  • understand visitor engagement and site performance

  • develop future products, services, books, memberships, or offerings

  • maintain security and prevent misuse

  • comply with legal obligations

  • protect our rights, visitors, and business operations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information:

  • with service providers helping us operate the Website or communications

  • with analytics, hosting, marketing, or technology partners

  • when required by law, legal process, or government request

  • to protect legal rights, security, or property

  • in connection with a business transaction, restructuring, merger, or sale involving The Modern Canon LLC

Data Security

We take reasonable measures intended to protect information submitted through the Website.

However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or internet communication is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Visitors

The Website may be accessed from locations outside the United States.

By using the Website, you understand that information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable law.

California and Other Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, or limitation of certain personal information.

Requests may be submitted through our Contact page, and we will make reasonable efforts to respond where applicable.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or business changes.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact

For questions, requests, or privacy-related concerns, please contact us through the Contact page on this Website.