Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2026

At ROOM: A Sketchbook for Analytic Action (“ROOM”), protecting the privacy of our readers, subscribers, customers, and visitors has always been a core commitment. We do not sell, rent, or make personal information available to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, subscribe to ROOM communications, participate in our community, or purchase products through our online store. By accessing or using these services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. 

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with ROOM.

Readers, Subscribers & Website Visitors

We may collect:

* Name

* Email address

* Newsletter subscription preferences

* Website usage information

* Browser and device information (including information collected through Cookies)

*Geolocation

* Information voluntarily provided through forms, surveys, or communications, including social media platforms

Store Customers

When you purchase products through the ROOM online store, we may collect additional information, including:

* Name

* Billing address

* Shipping address

* Email address

* Phone number (if provided)

* Order history

* Product selections and purchase information

* Payment-related information

How We Use Information

ROOM uses information to:

* Provide access to editorial content and subscriptions

* Send newsletters, updates, and communications you have requested

* Personalize your experience

* Process and fulfill product orders

* Provide customer service

* Communicate order confirmations, shipping updates, and account information

* Improve our website, content, products, and services

* Understand how visitors engage with our platform

* Prevent fraud and protect the security of our services

* Comply with legal obligations

Ecommerce Payments

Payments for purchases made through the ROOM store are processed securely through third-party payment providers, which may include:

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Amazon Pay
  • Affirm
  • Klarna

ROOM does not store complete payment card information. Payment information is processed directly by these providers according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

Order Fulfillment & Service Providers

To provide products and complete purchases, ROOM may share necessary information with trusted service providers, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Production and fulfillment providers
  • Shipping carriers
  • Website hosting and technology providers
  • Email and communication providers
  • Analytics providers

Information is shared only when necessary to provide requested services.

Information Sharing

ROOM does not sell, rent, trade, or publicly disclose personal information provided by readers, subscribers, or customers.

We may disclose information when required to:

  • Complete a transaction you request
  • Provide services through trusted vendors
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights, security, or property of ROOM or others

Cookies & Website Technologies

ROOM uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our platform. A cookie is a piece of data stored on your hard drive containing non-personally identifiable information about you. Cookies have many benefits to enhance your experience with our products and services.

When you visit a website, that website’s computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated for cookies. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser’s preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a website to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other websites.

By using our website, you consent to our use of such cookies and other such unique identifiers in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain website functionality
  • Remember preferences
  • Support shopping cart features
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Measure marketing performance

You may control cookie settings through your browser. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Please be advised that the use of technology on the Internet, including cookies, is rapidly developing. Accordingly, we strongly encourage you to revisit this Privacy Policy for any updates regarding our implementation and use of any such new technological developments. 

Additionally, to find out more about cookies, please visit www.cookiecentral.com. To disable and reject certain Cookies, please follow the instructions associated with your Internet browser.

 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to ROOM communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

We do not sell or provide subscriber email addresses to outside organizations for their independent marketing purposes.

External Links

ROOM may provide links to third-party websites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites they choose to visit.


Security

ROOM uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

While we take privacy and security seriously, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Protecting Children’s Privacy

We are strongly committed to protecting the safety and privacy of children who visit our website. Our website is not designed nor is it intended to be used by children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 and have adopted techniques to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”). Our website includes content that we believe to be unsuitable for children under 13, and we encourage all parents and legal guardians to talk to their children about online safety and to monitor their children’s use of the Internet.

Data Retention

ROOM retains personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:

Providing requested services
Maintaining subscriber and customer records
Processing transactions
Meeting legal obligations
Resolving disputes

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Requesting access to information we maintain about you
  • Requesting corrections
  • Requesting deletion where applicable
  • Managing email communication preferences

Note to California Residents

If you are a resident of the State of California and would like to opt out from the disclosure of your personal information to any third-party for marketing purposes, please email us at: webmaster @analytic-room.com. Please be advised where California residents opt out from permitting their personal information to be shared, such individuals may still receive selected offers directly from us, in accordance with the law.

 

General Data Protection Regulation

If you are within the European Union, you are entitled to certain information and have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California consumer, you are entitled to certain information and have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Pursuant to the CCPA, we are providing the following additional details regarding the categories of personal information about California residents that we have collected or disclosed within the preceding 12 months.

(1) We collected the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers, such as name, contact information and online identifiers;

  • Personal information and online identifiers, as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information and financial information;
  • Protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age and race;
  • Commercial information, such as transaction information, purchase history, financial details and payment information;
  • Internet or network activity information, such as browsing history, online behavior, interest data and interactions with our Site;
  • Geolocation data, such as device location and IP location;
  • Audio, electronic, visual or similar information, such as images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities;
  • Professional or employment-related information, such as work history; and
  • Inferences drawn from any of the personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics.
  • We collect this personal information from you and from other categories of sources, including publicly available databases, joint marketing partners, social media platforms and third-party service platforms, and our business customers, clients and partners, when they share this information with us.

We may use this personal information to operate, manage, and maintain our business, to provide our products and services, and to accomplish our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using personal information to: develop, improve, repair, and maintain our products and services; personalize, advertise, and market our products and services; conduct research, analytics, and data analysis; maintain our facilities and infrastructure; undertake quality and safety assurance measures; conduct risk and security control and monitoring; detect and prevent fraud; perform identity verification; perform accounting, audit, and other internal functions, such as internal investigations; comply with law, legal process, and internal policies; maintain records; and exercise and defend legal claims.

(2) We disclosed the following personal information to third-parties for our operational business purposes:

  • Personal information and online identifiers, as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information and financial information;
  • Protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age and race;
  • Commercial information, such as transaction information, purchase history, financial details and payment information;
  • Internet or network activity information, such as browsing history, online behavior, interest data and interactions with our Site;
  • Geolocation data, such as device location and IP location;
  • Audio, electronic, visual or similar information, such as images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities;
  • Professional or employment-related information, such as work history; and
  • Inferences drawn from any of the personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics.

We share personal information with our service providers for services such as website design and hosting, data analysis, payment processing, order fulfillment, information technology and related infrastructure provision, customer service, e-mail delivery, ad serving, research survey/interview/focus group management and analysis, marketing, and auditing.

(3) We have not “sold” any personal information: For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “sold” or “sale” means the disclosure of personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration but does not include, for example, the transfer of Personal Information as an asset that is part of a merger, bankruptcy, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business. We generally do not “sell” your Personal Information, except in a few limited cases to support our business operations (e.g., e-mail addresses to correct and enhance our contact lists).

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request that ROOM disclose what personal information it has collected, used, disclosed, and sold over the 12-month period preceding our receipt of such a request. To exercise this right, please e-mail us at webmaster @analytic-room.com.

You have the right to request the deletion of their personal information collected or maintained by the ROOM. To exercise this right, please e-mail us at webmaster @analytic-room.com. 

You have the right to not be discriminated against because the consumer exercised any of the consumer’s rights under the CCPA.

California Consumer Rights

In accordance with California Civil Code Sec. 1789.3, California resident users are entitled to know that they may file grievances and complaints with California Department of Consumer Affairs, 400 R Street, STE 1080, Sacramento, CA 95814; or by phone at (916) 445-1254 or toll-free at 1-800-952-5210; or by e-mail to dca@dca.ca.org.

For more information about protecting your privacy, you may wish to visit: www.ftc.gov.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

ROOM may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. By continuing to visit our website, subscribe to ROOM communications, participate in our community, or purchase products through our online store thereafter will signify your acceptance of such updates.

 

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: webmaster @analytic-room.com.