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Privacy Policy

At ThePriceOfBooks.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines:

What personal data we collect and why.
How we store and protect your information.
How you can access, update, or delete your data.
Third-party services we use and data sharing policies.
Your rights under GDPR.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Account Information: Names, email addresses, and passwords (hashed for security).
Usage Data: IP addresses, device/browser details, and logs for security and analytics.
Payment Data: Payment details are handled by Stripe, a third-party payment processor.
Book Pricing Data: We store and use data provided by users for our pricing reports and insights.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To create and manage user accounts.
To provide subscription services, including book pricing reports and database APIs.
To enhance website security and monitor site performance.
To generate accurate book pricing insights and analytics.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Storage: Data is stored securely on our servers and managed via Plesk with robust security measures.
Security: Passwords are hashed, and databases are secured through Plesk’s security features and our own robots.txt configuration.
Retention: Book pricing data is retained for a minimum of 5 years. User data is deleted upon account deletion.

4. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:

The right to access your data via your user dashboard.
The right to update or delete your data at any time.
The right to opt out of emails or subscription services.

You can exercise these rights through dedicated account settings or by contacting our support team.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To monitor site usage and performance.
Affiliate Links: Some links on our site track purchases for affiliate purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Stripe: For payment processing.
Plesk: For cloud hosting and server management.
APIs: For data scraping and presentation purposes.

We do not engage in email marketing or share sensitive data without user consent, except in cases of suspected abuse or criminal activity.

7. Data Sharing

We only share user data in the following circumstances:

When required by law or legal processes.
With user consent for specific services or integrations.

8. Notifications and Updates

We notify users of significant changes to this Privacy Policy via email or on-site banners. Users can opt in or out of such notifications via their account settings.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us via our internal support team at support@thepriceofbooks.com.