Privacy Policy

Jack Squat Books Last Updated: July 22, 2026

Jack Squat Books ("we," "us," "our," or "Jack Squat") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, jacksquatbooks.com (the "Site"), contact us, or opt in to receive communications from us, including text messages.

By using our Site or submitting your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Contact Information: First name, last name, email address, and phone number when you submit a form, contact us, or sign up for updates.

Message Content: Information you provide when you send us a message through our contact form.

Communication Preferences: Your choices regarding email and SMS/text message communications, including opt-in and opt-out status.

Usage Data: Basic technical information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected automatically to help us improve the Site.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our books are written for children ages 8–13, but our website and contact forms are intended for use by parents, guardians, and other adults.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions, comments, or requests submitted through our contact form

Send you updates about the Jack Squat book series, including new releases, promotions, and related content, if you have opted in to receive such communications

Improve our Site, products, and communications

Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS / Text Messaging Program

If you opt in to receive text messages from Jack Squat Books, the following terms apply:

Consent: By providing your mobile phone number and opting in (for example, through a website form or checkbox), you consent to receive SMS text messages from Jack Squat Books, which may include order updates, promotions, new release announcements, and related communications.

Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary.

Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a one-time confirmation that you have been unsubscribed. After that, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.

Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any message, or contact us directly at [email protected] or (480) 660-4401.

No Third-Party Sharing for Marketing: We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Your mobile information is used solely for the purpose of communicating with you as described in this policy.

Carriers Not Liable: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Site, manage communications, or process orders (such as email and SMS delivery platforms), solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and are not permitted to use it for their own marketing purposes.

Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Text messaging opt-in data and mobile phone numbers are never shared with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP

Unsubscribe from email communications using the unsubscribe link in any email

Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and contact forms are not directed at or intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Jack Squat Books Email: [email protected] Phone: (480) 660-4401 Website: https://jacksquatbooks.com