This Privacy Policy outlines how our international eBook store (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users (“you” or “users”) when accessing and using our services. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

• Information Collection:

We may collect various types of information from you, including:

1. Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, contact details, and payment information when making a purchase.
2. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with our website and services, including IP addresses, device information, browser type, and browsing patterns.

• Use of Information:

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Providing Services: To process and fulfil your orders, manage your account, and deliver eBooks and related services.
2. Personalization: To personalize your experience, improve our services, and provide relevant recommendations and advertisements.
3. Communication: To communicate with you regarding your orders, respond to inquiries, and send promotional materials or newsletters if you have opted-in.
4. Analytics and Improvements: To analyze usage patterns, understand user preferences, improve our website and services, and perform data analysis.

• Information Sharing:

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfilment, and marketing activities.
2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

• Data Security:

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard security practices and technologies to safeguard your personal information. These measures include:

1. Secure Transmission: We employ encryption and secure socket layer technology (SSL) to protect the transmission of sensitive information between your device and our servers.
2. Access Control: We limit access to your personal information to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access it.
3. Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the personal information that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
4. Regular Security Assessments: We conduct periodic assessments of our systems and infrastructure to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
5. Employee Training: We provide training and guidelines to our employees regarding the handling and protection of personal information.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. It is important for you to protect against unauthorized access to your account credentials and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access or security breach.

If we become aware of a data breach that compromises the security of your personal information, we will take prompt action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Please refer to the previous sections of this Privacy Policy for additional information regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

• Google Analytics:

We utilize Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze and track the usage of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and generate statistical information about website traffic and user interactions. This information is processed in an aggregated and anonymous form.

Google Analytics may gather data such as your IP address, user id, browser type, device information, and website activity. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in various locations. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or if such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

We use Google Analytics to gain insights into user behavior, improve our website, and enhance the user experience. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

• Cookies:

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, personalise content, and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by a web server when you visit a website. These cookies may be stored on your device temporarily (session cookies) or for a longer period (persistent cookies).

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes, including:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website, enabling core functionality such as page navigation, secure login, and access to your account.
2. Analytics Cookies: We utilize cookies, including those provided by Google Analytics, to collect information about how you interact with our website. This data helps us analyze website traffic, track user behavior, and improve our services.
3. Advertising Cookies: We may work with third-party advertising partners who use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies may track your visits to our website and other websites to provide relevant ads.
4. d) Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences and display options, to provide a personalized browsing experience.

You have the option to control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies, delete existing cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, please note that disabling or deleting cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. Please refer to the previous sections of this Privacy Policy for additional information regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

• Data Retention:

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

• Your Choices and Rights:

You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us. Please contact us using the information provided below to exercise your rights.

• International Data Transfers:

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.

• Updates to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be effective upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

• Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at cs@a-zbookstore.com.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.