Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [11/10/2024]

At Anybookshop, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website [www.anybookshop.com] (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) when you interact with our website.

a. Personally Identifiable Information

When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain personal information from you, including:

• Name
• Billing address
• Shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number

We refer to this as "Order Information."

Note: We do not store or process your payment information. All payment transactions are handled securely by a third-party payment processor, and your payment details are never stored on our servers.

b. Non-Personally Identifiable Information

In addition to Order Information, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit the Site, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Browsing behavior on our website

This Device Information is primarily collected to monitor the security of the website, prevent fraudulent activities, and ensure the integrity of the Site, including protection against scraping, bots, and other unauthorized access attempts.

2. How We Use Your Information

a. Order Information

We use the Order Information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and invoices
• Communicate with you about your order
• Screen for potential fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

Since payments are handled by a third-party processor, your payment information (such as credit card numbers) is not collected or stored by us.

b. Device Information

We use the Device Information to:

• Protect the security and integrity of our website
• Prevent unauthorized access, fraudulent use, and scraping activities
• Monitor and analyze user behavior to ensure the Site operates smoothly and efficiently

We do not use Device Information for targeted advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following instances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers to fulfill your orders and process your payments. These service providers include shipping companies and payment processors. Your payment information is handled by our payment processor and is subject to their privacy policies.
• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a legal process, such as responding to a court order or subpoena.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of some or all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Payment Processing

We use a third-party payment processor to handle all payment transactions. This means that:

• We do not collect or store your payment information (such as credit card numbers, bank account details, or PayPal information).
• Your payment information is handled directly by our third-party payment processor, which uses secure encryption and is subject to their own privacy policies.

Please refer to the privacy policy of our payment processor for more information on how your payment data is handled.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our Site and for security purposes. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our Site. These technologies help us to:

• Ensure the security and integrity of our website
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
• Identify and block unauthorized access, such as scraping or bots

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site, such as staying logged in or processing orders efficiently.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal data.

However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant its complete security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we are required by law to retain it).

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to the processing of your data and the right to data portability. Please contact us if you would like to exercise any of these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page, and the effective date will be updated at the top. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@anybookshop.com
Address: [Insert Your Mailing Address]