Privacy Policy for All Sites and Services Operated by Left on Read and Affiliates

LAST UPDATED: April 10, 2026

Effective Date: November 2, 2024

Left on Read and associated entities, including The Millennial Black Professor LLC, TMBP Media, and 2 Kellys Consulting (collectively “we,” “our,” or “us”), are committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our websites, in-store systems, and services, including our Point of Sale (POS) systems (collectively, the “Sites” and “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information
When you engage with us online or in-store, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and other relevant contact details.

Payment Information
When you make a purchase, payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors and/or our POS system.

We do not directly store full credit card numbers on our systems. Payment data is encrypted and handled securely by our processors and POS providers. Limited transaction details may be retained for receipts, reporting, and customer service purposes.

Communication Data
If you opt in to receive communications, we may collect and use your email address or phone number to send order updates, service-related messages, and relevant business communications.

Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you use our Sites, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and interaction data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality and understand how our Sites are used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process transactions and fulfill orders
Operate and maintain our services
Communicate with you about orders, events, and updates
Provide customer support
Improve functionality and user experience
Send email communications (with the ability to unsubscribe at any time)
Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS Communications (Tello)

We use a third-party service provided by Tello to communicate order updates via SMS (text message).

Customers must provide clear consent to receive SMS messages at the time of online account creation, online checkout, or during in-store ordering. By opting in, you agree to receive transactional text messages related to your orders, including pickup and shipping notifications.

We do not send marketing or promotional messages via text. SMS communications are used strictly for order-related updates.

You can opt out of text message notifications at any time by replying STOP to any message. To opt back in, you may reply START or update your preferences through your account or at checkout.

Message and data rates may apply.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable and industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information.

Payment data is encrypted during processing. Sensitive information is handled through secure systems, and access is limited to authorized personnel.

While we take appropriate precautions, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties that help operate our business, including payment processors, POS systems, website hosting providers, analytics tools, and communication platforms

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property

Business Changes: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

We do not share customer data with third parties for independent marketing purposes.

6. POS Systems and In-Store Data

In-store transactions may be processed through our POS system, including Bookmanager and related tools.

Customer and transaction data may be stored securely for recordkeeping, inventory management, and customer service. This information is used strictly for operational purposes and protected through secure systems.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Sites use cookies to:

Maintain login sessions
Improve functionality
Understand user behavior and site performance

We may use platforms such as Wix and analytics providers to support and improve our Sites.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Sites function.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill business, operational, and legal requirements.

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Request a copy of your data

To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may require verification of identity before responding.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If such information is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

11. International Users

If you access our Sites from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: read@leftonreadbooks.com

Mailing Address:
Left on Read
612 E Douglas Ave, Suite 200
Wichita, KS 67202

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, communicated through our website or other reasonable channels.

Your continued use of our Sites and Services constitutes acceptance of those changes.