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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 August 2026

Who we are

The Longing Veil (“we”, “us”) is a literary book club operated by Hina Abbasi. This policy explains what information we collect through thelongingveil.com and how we use it.

Contact: hello@thelongingveil.com

Information we collect

When you use our forms, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone or WhatsApp number (optional)
  • Favorite books and book recommendations
  • Messages you send through the contact form

Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may also collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited for security and site operation.

How we use your information

  • To process book club registrations and membership communication
  • To send reading updates, meeting details, and reminders you requested
  • To reply to contact messages
  • To improve the website and prevent abuse

We do not sell your personal information.

Where your data is processed

Form submissions are processed through Web3Forms and emailed to our club inbox. Emails to hello@thelongingveil.com are forwarded to our mailbox via Cloudflare Email Routing.

Cookies and analytics

We do not currently use advertising cookies. If we add analytics or advertising tools later (for example Google Analytics or Meta Pixel), this policy will be updated and, where required, consent will be requested.

How long we keep data

We keep membership and contact information only as long as needed to run the club and respond to you, or longer if required by law. You may ask us to delete your details at any time.

Your choices

Email hello@thelongingveil.com to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate details
  • Request deletion
  • Unsubscribe from reminders or club emails

Children

The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.