Privacy Policy
Effective May 30, 2026
The Thrifty Reader (“we,” “us”) is a free email newsletter of free and discounted Kindle book deals, operated by JMS Media Group LLC, 30 N Gould St, Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your choices. Questions? Email hello@thethriftyreader.com.
Information we collect
- Email address — when you subscribe.
- Your preferences — the genres you select and how often you want emails.
- Proof of consent — the date, time, and IP address from which you opted in, kept as a record that you agreed to receive email.
- Email engagement — whether you open or click links in our emails, and which book deals you click, so we can improve what we send.
- Marketing attribution — basic referral parameters (e.g. a campaign tag in the link you arrived from).
- Automatic technical data — standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages requested) collected by our hosting provider, and cookies/identifiers set by advertising and analytics tools (see “Cookies & advertising” below).
How we use your information
- To send you the email newsletter you signed up for and tailor the book picks to your selected genres.
- To confirm your subscription (double opt-in) and honor unsubscribe requests.
- To measure and improve our content and our advertising.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse.
We process your email on the basis of your consent, which you may withdraw at any time via the unsubscribe link in every email.
Cookies & advertising
We use Google Ads / Google tag to measure the performance of our advertising. These tools may set cookies or similar identifiers on your device. You can learn more and opt out via Google’s Ads policy and Google Ad Settings, and manage cookies in your browser settings.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us run the newsletter, under their own privacy terms:
- Resend — delivers our emails.
- Google — advertising and measurement.
- Fly.io — website and database hosting.
When you click a book link, you are taken to Amazon, whose own privacy notice then applies. We may also disclose information if required by law.
Affiliate disclosure
The Thrifty Reader is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Some links in our emails and on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you buy through them — at no extra cost to you. This never affects which books we feature.
Data retention
We keep your subscription data while you are subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we remove you from active mailings; we may retain a minimal suppression and consent record as needed to honor your opt-out and meet legal obligations.
Your rights & choices
- Unsubscribe anytime using the one-click link in any email.
- Access, correct, or delete your data — email hello@thethriftyreader.com and we’ll help.
- If you are in the EEA/UK (GDPR) or California (CCPA/CPRA), you have additional rights over your personal data, including access, deletion, and objecting to processing. We honor these requests; contact us to exercise them.
Children
This service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Security & international transfer
We use reputable providers and reasonable safeguards to protect your data. We are based in the United States; if you contact us from elsewhere, your information is processed in the U.S.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy; we will revise the “Effective” date above when we do.
Contact
JMS Media Group LLC
30 N Gould St, Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
hello@thethriftyreader.com