Privacy Policy
How we protect your privacy and handle data
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
1. Information We Do NOT Collect
Throw Down Press is committed to protecting your privacy. We do NOT collect:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Credit card or payment information
- Personal identifiers or account information
- Demographic information
- Location data beyond general geographic analytics
- Social media profiles or connections
- Device-specific information
- Browsing history outside of our website
2. Third-Party Services and Their Data Practices
While we don't collect personal information, our website uses third-party services that may collect anonymous data for analytics and functionality purposes:
| Service | Purpose | Data Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Google Tag Manager (GTM-P4S6MGPM) | Website analytics | Anonymous usage statistics, page views, general geographic data |
| Amazon Associates Program | Affiliate link tracking | Click tracking when you visit Amazon (handled by Amazon) |
| Dad Joke API | Humor widget functionality | Basic API requests (no personal data) |
2.1 Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager for basic website analytics to understand:
- Which pages are most popular
- General geographic regions of visitors (country/state level)
- Basic device types (mobile, desktop) for optimization
- Website performance metrics
This data is anonymous and aggregated. Google's privacy policy governs their data collection practices.
2.2 Amazon Affiliate Program
When you click on Amazon links from our website, Amazon may:
- Track that you came from our website (for affiliate commission purposes)
- Use cookies to remember your visit for commission tracking
- Apply their own privacy policies once you're on Amazon.com
We have no control over Amazon's data collection practices. Please review Amazon's Privacy Notice for their policies.
3. Cookies and Tracking
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Analytics Cookies: Google Tag Manager cookies for anonymous usage statistics
- Functional Cookies: Basic cookies for website functionality (dad joke widget, etc.)
- Affiliate Cookies: Amazon affiliate tracking cookies (set by Amazon when you click their links)
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies periodically
- Use private/incognito browsing mode
4. How We Use Information
Since we don't collect personal information, we cannot and do not:
- Send marketing emails or newsletters
- Create user profiles or accounts
- Share personal data with third parties
- Sell data to advertisers or marketers
- Track individuals across websites
- Store browsing preferences or history
The anonymous analytics data helps us:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand which book categories are most popular
- Optimize our content for mobile and desktop users
- Make general improvements to our humor book catalog
5. Data Security
Since we don't collect personal data, there's no personal information to secure. However, we maintain standard security practices:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for all website connections
- Regular website security updates
- Secure hosting environment
- No storage of personal data that could be compromised
6. Children's Privacy
Our website contains adult humor content and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, children's privacy is inherently protected.
7. International Users
Our website is accessible globally, but we're based in the United States. Since we don't collect personal data:
- There's no personal data to transfer across borders
- GDPR compliance is achieved through our no-data-collection policy
- Other international privacy laws are respected by default
- Third-party services may have their own international data policies
8. Your Privacy Rights
Since we don't collect personal information, traditional privacy rights don't apply. However, you can:
- Browse our website anonymously
- Use ad blockers or privacy tools
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Use VPN services for additional privacy
- Contact us with privacy concerns
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
If we change our privacy practices, we will update this policy and change the "Last Updated" date. Since we currently don't collect personal data, any future changes would only expand privacy protections or clearly notify you of any new data collection practices.
10. Third-Party Website Links
Our website links to Amazon.com and potentially other third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies:
We recommend reviewing their policies before using their services.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us through our website's contact methods. Since we don't collect personal information, we have limited data to address, but we're happy to discuss our privacy practices.