Introduction
Modern Monclaire ("the Publication," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit modernmonclaire.com and associated subdomains (the "Site") or subscribe to The Reading Room newsletter.
By accessing the Site or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not access the Site or provide us with your information.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance. Review this page periodically.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, message content
- Account Information: Name, email, password (if applicable)
- Payment Information: Billing details for transactions (processed by third-party providers; we do not store full payment card numbers)
- Correspondence: Information you provide when contacting us
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time on site, referring URL, clickstream data
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from analytics providers, advertising partners, social media platforms, and service providers.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for any purpose consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including:
- Providing, operating, and improving the Site and our services
- Delivering newsletter and editorial content
- Processing transactions
- Responding to inquiries and providing support
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends
- Personalizing your experience
- Sending administrative and promotional communications
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
- Protecting our rights, property, and safety
- Complying with legal obligations
- Any other purpose with your consent or as permitted by law
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Track activity for advertising purposes
Third-party services may place cookies on your device. These parties have their own privacy policies.
Managing Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You may block or delete cookies, but this may affect Site functionality.
Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
How We Share Your Information
We do not currently sell your personal information. We reserve the right to do so in the future with appropriate notice and opt-out mechanisms as required by law.
We may share your information with:
Service Providers Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as necessary to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements When required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process, or to respond to government requests, protect our rights, property, or safety, or investigate potential violations.
Business Transfers In connection with any merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or bankruptcy. You will be notified of any such change.
With Your Consent When you explicitly authorize disclosure.
Aggregated or De-Identified Data We may share, sell, license, or otherwise use aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you for any purpose without restriction.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for our legitimate business purposes, including:
- Providing services to you
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing our agreements
- Protecting against fraud and abuse
- Maintaining business records
Certain information may be retained after you request deletion to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or for other legitimate business purposes. When retention is no longer necessary, we will delete or anonymize your information in accordance with our data retention practices.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION. YOU TRANSMIT INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, DISCLOSURE, ALTERATION, OR DESTRUCTION OF YOUR INFORMATION, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us immediately.
Your Rights and Choices
All Users
Newsletter Opt-Out: Unsubscribe anytime via the link in any email or by contacting us. You may still receive transactional communications.
Cookies: Manage through browser settings.
Access and Correction: Contact us to request access to or correction of your information.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Delete personal information, subject to exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not currently sell; if this changes, we will provide an opt-out)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@modernmonclaire.com. We will verify your identity before processing requests.
California Shine the Light: We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland Residents
Under GDPR and equivalent laws, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent. We process data based on consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@modernmonclaire.com. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Other Jurisdictions
Residents of Nevada, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with privacy laws may have similar rights. Contact us to exercise applicable rights.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
International Users
The Site is operated from the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MODERN MONCLAIRE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR HARM ARISING FROM:
- COLLECTION, USE, OR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS POLICY
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR INFORMATION
- ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT
- YOUR FAILURE TO PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS
THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent revision. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
For material changes, we may provide additional notice at our discretion, but we are not obligated to do so.
Contact
Modern Monclaire P.O. Box 230145 Boston, MA 02123
Email: legal@modernmonclaire.com
This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 23, 2025.