Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

F.F. Bruce Copyright International (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, www.ffbruce.com (the “Website”), contact us, or interact with our online content and features.

This policy describes our information practices and the privacy choices available to Website visitors.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form or general inquiry.
  • Contact us regarding publications, copyrights, or other matters.
  • Send questions, feedback, or suggestions.
  • Subscribe to email updates or other communications, if available.
  • Interact with other forms or features available on our Website.

Depending on your interaction, this information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization or business information, and any additional details you choose to share.

Contact Form Submissions

Our Website provides a contact form that allows visitors to submit questions and messages.

When you use this form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, subject, and message.

We use this information to review your inquiry, respond when appropriate, and maintain records of our communications.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or payment card details, through general website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by our Website and its service providers, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location.
  • Browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website.
  • Referring websites and search engines.
  • Interactions with links, buttons, and other Website features.
  • General website usage and performance data.

This information may be used to maintain Website functionality, monitor security, understand visitor activity, and improve our content and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to questions, messages, and inquiries.
  • Communicate about publications, copyrights, and related matters.
  • Provide information about F.F. Bruce’s writings and other resources.
  • Review feedback and suggestions from visitors.
  • Send email communications you have requested.
  • Maintain and improve our Website.
  • Analyze website traffic and visitor engagement.
  • Monitor website security and prevent spam or misuse.
  • Maintain appropriate organizational and communication records.
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We use personal information for legitimate organizational purposes and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, understand visitor behavior, and measure website performance.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.

Depending on the technologies enabled, our Website may use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Support basic website functionality, security, and performance.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic, visitor interactions, and content performance.
  • Functional Cookies: May remember certain preferences or support interactive Website features.
  • Third-Party Cookies: May be associated with embedded content, external services, or other integrations used on our Website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some Website features function.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional choices regarding nonessential cookies and tracking technologies.

5. Analytics and Website Performance

We may use third-party services to monitor and improve the performance of our Website.

Google Analytics

If enabled, Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, session duration, approximate geographic location, device type, and referral sources.

This information helps website operators evaluate performance, improve content, and better understand visitor interests.

Google’s collection and processing of information are governed by its own privacy policies and terms.

Google Search Console

We may use Google Search Console to monitor our Website’s visibility and performance in Google Search.

This service provides information about search traffic, search queries, indexing, and website performance.

Google Search Console primarily provides aggregated search performance data rather than personally identifying individual Website visitors.

Other Analytics Technologies

Our Website may also use additional analytics, performance monitoring, or security technologies provided by third parties.

Depending on the services enabled, these technologies may collect information about website usage, browser activity, device characteristics, and interactions with Website features.

We use this information to maintain, evaluate, and improve Website functionality and performance.

6. Email Communications

If you voluntarily subscribe to email updates or other communications offered through our Website, we may use your email address to send information about publications, Website updates, and other content related to F.F. Bruce Copyright International.

We may use a third-party email communication service to manage subscriptions and deliver these messages.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or subscription-based emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing from optional communications does not prevent us from responding to inquiries you submit directly.

Submitting a general contact form does not, by itself, enroll you in promotional email communications.

7. Third-Party Websites and External Publications

Our Website provides information about books, articles, academic resources, and other publications.

We may include links to external publishers, booksellers, academic institutions, libraries, and other websites where visitors can purchase or access publications.

These external websites operate independently and may collect personal information, payment details, or other information according to their own privacy policies.

If you purchase a book or other product through an external retailer, the transaction is governed by that retailer’s terms and privacy practices.

We do not control how independent third-party websites collect, use, or protect personal information.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal or payment information.

8. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Our Website may include third-party tools, embedded content, and services that support Website functionality or provide additional resources to visitors.

These may include:

  • Videos and other multimedia content.
  • Links to external publications and academic resources.
  • Social media integrations.
  • Website security and spam-prevention services.
  • Website form processing services.
  • Other interactive features operated by third-party providers.

When you interact with embedded content or other third-party services, those providers may collect information about your device, browser, and interactions according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy practices of third-party services before sharing personal information.

9. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate and maintain our Website.

These providers may include:

  • Website hosting and security services.
  • Website analytics providers.
  • Website form processing services.
  • Email and communication platforms.
  • Spam prevention and security providers.
  • Other service providers supporting Website operations.

These providers may process information as necessary to perform their services, subject to applicable agreements and privacy requirements.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect our rights, visitors, and Website.

We do not intentionally publish personal contact information submitted through our forms without appropriate authorization.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our Website uses standard security practices and may rely on third-party hosting, security, and form-processing providers to help protect collected information.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate organizational records, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Information submitted through contact forms may be retained for communication and recordkeeping purposes.

Email subscription information, if collected, may be retained until you unsubscribe or request its removal, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Analytics information is retained according to the settings and retention policies of the services we use.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent for certain types of processing.
  • Opt out of optional marketing communications.
  • Request information about how your personal data is used or shared.

These rights may be subject to legal exceptions, identity verification requirements, and applicable recordkeeping obligations.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

You may also manage certain tracking preferences through your browser settings or privacy controls offered by third-party services.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, organizational practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy occasionally to stay informed about how we handle personal information.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your information is handled, or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us.

F.F. Bruce Copyright International

P.O. Box 121584
Nashville, TN 37212

Email: LarryRHP@FFBruce.com

Website: https://www.ffbruce.com

Contact Page: https://www.ffbruce.com/contact-us/