Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from bestofusedbooks.com.
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
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Your web browser
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IP address
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Time zone
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Cookies installed on your device
As you browse the Site, we also collect information about:
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Individual web pages or products you view
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What websites or search terms referred you to the Site
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How you interact with the Site
We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
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“Cookies” – Data files placed on your device or computer that often include an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more about cookies and how to disable them: www.allaboutcookies.org
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“Log files” – Track actions on the Site and collect data such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamps
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“Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” – Electronic files used to record browsing information
When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:
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Name
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Billing and shipping address
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Payment information
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Email address
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Phone number
We refer to this as “Order Information.”
When we mention “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, it includes both Device Information and Order Information.
How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We use the Order Information to:
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Fulfill orders (processing payment, shipping, invoices, confirmations)
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Communicate with you
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Screen orders for potential fraud
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Provide product or service-related information or advertising (as per your preferences)
We use Device Information to:
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Screen for risk and fraud (especially using your IP address)
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Improve and optimize our Site through analytics
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Assess marketing and advertising effectiveness
Sharing Your Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us operate the Site:
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Shopify: Our e-commerce platform. Learn more: Shopify Privacy
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Google Analytics: Helps us understand customer behavior. Learn more: Google Privacy
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Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-Out
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We may also share your Personal Information to comply with:
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Legal obligations
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Subpoenas
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Lawful requests
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Protecting our rights
Behavioural Advertising
We use your Personal Information to deliver targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may interest you.
Learn more about targeted ads: Network Advertising Initiative
You can opt out of targeted advertising:
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Facebook: Ad Settings
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Google: Ad Settings
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Bing: Bing Ads Settings
Additionally, opt out via: Digital Advertising Alliance
Do Not Track
We do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals from your browser.
Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections, updates, or deletion
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
Note: We process your information to fulfill contracts (e.g., when you place an order), or to pursue legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention
We retain Order Information for our records unless you request its deletion.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal, or regulatory requirements.
Minors
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 12.
Contact Us
For more information, questions, or complaints about our privacy practices, contact us:
📧 Email: bestofusedbooks@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.bestofusedbooks.com