At 2nd Hand Books, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information to provide you with a smooth and secure shopping experience.
1.1 Personal Information
When you make a purchase or contact us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Cookies and tracking data
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Process and fulfill your orders
Send order confirmations and shipping updates
Respond to your questions or support requests
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Provide personalized product recommendations
Ensure payment security and fraud prevention
Send promotional emails (only if you opt in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
Enable essential website functions
Analyze traffic and usage
Enhance user experience
Remember your preferences
You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business:
Payment processors (for secure transactions)
Shipping carriers (to deliver your orders)
Website hosting providers
Analytics tools
These partners are required to protect your information and use it solely for service-related purposes.
We do not share your information for marketing by third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Although no system is 100% secure, we continuously monitor and upgrade our security practices to keep your information safe.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain accurate records
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails
Request a copy of your stored information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new legal requirements or improvements to our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, need help managing your data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
