Privacy Policy for Books.org
At Books.org, safeguarding your privacy is important to us. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
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Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
- Data you provide directly, such as when you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or create an account.
- Automatically collected data, including cookies, usage statistics, IP addresses, browser details, and interactions with our site.
Most of the information we request is needed to deliver our services. If certain data is optional, we will make this clear, and you may choose not to provide it without affecting your access to core services.
You are responsible for any personal details you share with us about others, and you should only do so with their permission.
How and Where We Handle Data
Processing methods
We apply industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion of data. Information may be processed using electronic systems, and in some cases by trusted third parties such as hosting providers or technical partners.
Legal grounds
We process personal data only when there is a valid legal reason, such as:
- You have given us clear consent.
- It’s required to deliver a service you requested.
- We must comply with a legal obligation.
- It serves our legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights.
Location
Your information may be processed in our main office or other locations where our partners operate. Depending on your location, data may be transferred to other countries, including outside the EU, under appropriate safeguards.
Storage duration
We keep personal data only as long as needed to provide our services, meet legal requirements, or resolve disputes. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
Why We Collect Data
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Communicate with users, including responding to inquiries
- Analyze site usage and trends to improve user experience
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect against fraud, abuse, or security risks
Your Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
- Restriction: Ask us to limit the way we use your data.
- Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data, especially for marketing purposes.
- Withdraw consent: If you previously gave consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Complain: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email above. We will respond within one month, free of charge.
Cookie Policy
Books.org uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly (e.g., login, navigation).
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or display settings.
- Advertising cookies: May be used to deliver relevant ads or track campaign effectiveness.
You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Additional Information
Legal requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to legal proceedings, or to protect our rights and safety.
System logs
For security and maintenance purposes, our servers may automatically record information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
Policy updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of the latest revision. Please check back regularly.
Key Terms
Personal Data
Information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
Usage Data
Automatically collected information, such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies
Small files stored on a user’s device to enhance browsing experience.
Latest update: September 12, 2025
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