Privacy-Policy | Robert B. Routt

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Effective Date: September 3, 2026

Robert B. Routt (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates RobertRoutt.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website, contact Robert B. Routt, or interact with features and third-party services linked from the website.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

Information You Provide

When you contact us or submit information through a contact form, we may receive information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Organization or company
City and state
Reason for contacting us
Event information
Messages or inquiries
Files or supporting information you voluntarily upload

Please do not submit sensitive personal, financial, or medical information unless specifically requested and appropriate for the purpose of your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

The website and its service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

Browser type
Device type
IP address
Pages visited
Referring website
Approximate location derived from technical information
Date and time of visits
General website usage information

This information is collected to improve site functionality and user experience.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Information may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and messages
Handle media and interview requests
Communicate regarding speaking opportunities or events
Respond to group or bulk-book inquiries
Respond to reader messages and book-related questions
Maintain and improve the website
Protect against spam, fraud, or misuse
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

CONTACT FORMS AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

This website may use third-party services to provide features such as contact forms, website hosting, security, analytics, social-media links, and other website functionality.

When you submit information through a third-party service, your information may also be processed according to that provider's privacy policy and terms.

BOOK AND AUDIOBOOK PURCHASES

RobertRoutt.com does not directly process retail purchases of Almost Gone.

When you follow a link to purchase the book or audiobook, you may be redirected to an independent third-party retailer or distribution platform.

Those third parties are responsible for their own:

Payment processing
Billing information
Shipping information
Customer accounts
Returns and refunds
Privacy and data-handling practices

Robert B. Routt and Almost Gone Press do not receive or store your full payment-card information from purchases made through third-party retailers.

COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

This website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to operate website features, remember preferences, measure website traffic, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Depending on your browser and applicable law, you may be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser or available website privacy settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

If you provide your email address through a contact form or other communication, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or communicate with you regarding the reason you contacted us.

If you separately subscribe to promotional or marketing communications, you may unsubscribe from those communications using the method provided in the message.

DATA SECURITY

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to help protect personal information.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

DATA RETENTION

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect legitimate interests.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of independent third-party websites. Visitors should review the applicable privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include requesting access, correction, or deletion of information we maintain about you.

You may contact us regarding a privacy request using the information below.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, or applicable requirements.

The Last Updated date at the top of this page identifies the most recent revision.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or a privacy-related request, please contact:

Robert B. Routt
Almost Gone Press
robert@robertroutt.com

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