Privacy Policy

At Book Price Check, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our book price comparison service.

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Correspondence: Any information you provide when communicating with our support team.

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, search queries, and clickthrough data to retailers.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience (see our Cookie Policy for details).

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require user accounts or registration
• We do not collect payment information (purchases are made directly with retailers)
• We do not store personal reading preferences or purchase history
• We do not collect sensitive personal information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and improve our book price comparison service
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
• Site Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Communication: To send you responses to your contact form submissions
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Affiliate Partners: When you click on retailer links, you may be redirected to partner sites. Each retailer has their own privacy policy.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, etc.)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Links: Our service includes links to retailer websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security systems and software are regularly updated
• Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary to provide our service

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to using industry-standard practices.

• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• Technical Logs: Server logs are typically retained for 90 days
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for specific retention periods

We will delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we are required to retain it by law.

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Key points about our cookie usage:

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand site usage (anonymized)
• No advertising or tracking cookies from third parties
• You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Our service is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice on our website homepage for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.