THE ADAPTATION ARCHIVE — LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 May 2026

Site: TheAdaptationArchive.com

Contact: theadaptationarchive@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy explains what information The Adaptation Archive collects when you visit this site, how it is used, and your rights in relation to it. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

The Adaptation Archive is a personal website operated by Piggy, accessible at TheAdaptationArchive.com. It is a curated collection of book-to-screen adaptations. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at theadaptationarchive@gmail.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

Contact form submissions (name, email address, message)
Email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter via Substack

b) Information collected automatically

Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs
Browser type, device type, and operating system
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Cookie and tracking data — see Section 5 below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Operate and improve the site
Respond to messages sent through the contact form
Send the newsletter, if you have subscribed
Analyse traffic and understand how visitors use the archive
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics — for site traffic analysis. Data is anonymised. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Substack — if you subscribe to the newsletter. Substack’s own Privacy Policy applies to your subscription data.
Amazon Associates — affiliate links to books and films. Amazon may place cookies when you click these links. Amazon’s Privacy Policy applies.
WordPress and hosting provider — server logs and site infrastructure.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services directly.

5. Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

Essential cookies: required for the site to function correctly
Analytics cookies: used by Google Analytics to understand site usage
Affiliate cookies: placed by Amazon when you click affiliate links

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. A cookie consent notice is displayed on your first visit.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ default retention settings. Newsletter subscriber data is managed by Substack and subject to their retention policies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate data
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at theadaptationarchive@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at theadaptationarchive@gmail.com.