Who We Are

Classically Literate is a digital mentorship platform dedicated to classical Christian education. Our website address is: https://classicallyliterate.com. We help students, educators, and families engage deeply with great books through curated guides and reading plans.

Information We Collect

Comments and Discussion

When you participate in discussions on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details to prevent spam and maintain community standards.

If you use Gravatar (a service by Automattic), an anonymized version of your email address is shared with them to display your profile picture. You can review Gravatar’s privacy practices at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your chosen profile image appears publicly alongside your contributions.

Images and Uploads

When uploading images to Classically Literate, please be aware that embedded location information (EXIF GPS data) may be accessible to other visitors who download those images. We recommend removing location data before uploading if privacy is a concern.

Cookies and Site Functionality

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site:

• Comment cookies: Save your name, email, and website for one year so you don’t need to re-enter this information with each comment.
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies verify your browser’s compatibility when you visit login pages.
• Authentication cookies: When you log in, cookies preserve your session for two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” Logging out removes these immediately.
• Preference cookies: Screen display choices are saved for one year.
• Editor cookies: A one-day cookie tracks the ID of posts you’re editing (contains no personal information).

External Content

Our articles may include embedded content from external sources like YouTube, Vimeo, or other educational platforms. These embeds function as if you visited those sites directly—they may track your interaction, use cookies, and collect data according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use and Protect Your Information

Data Sharing

We maintain strict control over your data. The only instance where your information is shared externally is when you request a password reset—your IP address is included in that security email.

Data Retention

• Comments: Stored indefinitely along with metadata to streamline future comment approvals and maintain discussion continuity.
• User accounts: Personal profile information remains accessible to you and site administrators. You can view, modify, or delete your information anytime (username excepted).

Your Rights

You have complete rights over your personal data:

• Request a comprehensive export of all data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data (excluding information required for legal, administrative, or security purposes)
• Access and modify your profile information at any time

Security Measures

Visitor comments are automatically screened through spam detection services to maintain a safe, productive learning community.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about how we handle your information or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our website. We’re committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while building a community of classical learners.