Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
That Shakespeare Life is committed to respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.
Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you:
- sign up for emails
- become a member through Patreon
- contact us via forms or email
- make purchases through our shop or affiliate links
This information may include your name, email address, and transaction-related details. We do not collect sensitive personal data.
How Information Is Used
Information is used only to:
- communicate with you
- deliver content, memberships, or purchases
- respond to inquiries
- understand how the site is used so we can improve it
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Third-Party Services
That Shakespeare Life uses trusted third-party services (such as Patreon, podcast hosting platforms, email services, analytics tools, and payment processors). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from emails at any time. You may also contact us to request access to or deletion of your personal information where applicable.
Cookie Policy
That Shakespeare Life uses cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and understand how visitors interact with the site.
What Cookies Do
Cookies help us:
- analyze site traffic
- remember user preferences
- improve usability
We do not use cookies for intrusive advertising or profiling.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on That Shakespeare Life are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products and resources that are relevant to the history, literature, and educational focus of the site. Affiliate income helps support the research, production, and ongoing work behind That Shakespeare Life.
Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to the following terms.
Content Use
All content on That Shakespeare Life — including text, images, audio, and artwork — is protected by copyright unless otherwise noted. Content may not be reproduced or distributed without permission, except for brief quotations with attribution.
Public Domain Materials
That Shakespeare Life makes extensive use of public-domain materials, including historical texts, images, documents, and artworks. Where content is identified as public domain, it may be shared or reused in accordance with applicable public-domain guidelines.
Original content created for That Shakespeare Life — including original writing, audio, artwork, illustrations, maps, and curated materials — remains protected by copyright unless otherwise stated. Please credit sources where indicated and respect any usage notes provided.
When possible, we identify the source and public-domain status of materials to support responsible sharing and educational use.
Derivative and Annotated Works
That Shakespeare Life frequently incorporates public-domain materials into original educational resources. When public-domain images or texts are combined with original artwork, annotations, labels, layouts, commentary, or design elements created for That Shakespeare Life, the resulting work constitutes an original, copyrighted educational resource.
These derivative works may not be reproduced, redistributed, or republished without permission. Attribution is required where sharing is permitted. The public-domain status of the underlying source material does not extend to the original contributions added by That Shakespeare Life.
Educational Purpose
Content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes. While care is taken to ensure historical accuracy, the site does not provide professional legal, medical, or financial advice.
External Links
This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.
Changes
We may update these terms and policies from time to time. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any updates.
