Privacy Policy for Ballast Books
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This Privacy Policy explains how Ballast Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users (“you” or “your”) when you visit or interact with our website, https://ballastbooks.com/ (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.
Information We Collect:
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and other information you provide when you register an account, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through the Website.
b. Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we may collect payment information, including credit card or other payment details, which are securely processed and stored by our trusted payment service providers.
c. Website Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system, through the use of cookies or similar technologies. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the Website, and improve user experience.
Use of Information:
a. We use the personal information you provide to fulfill your requests, process your orders, communicate with you, and provide you with information, products, or services you request.
b. We may use your email address to send you promotional materials or newsletters, but you can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.
c. We may use non-personal information for statistical purposes, to analyze trends, administer the Website, and improve our services.
Information Sharing:
a. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
b. We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, processing payments, delivering orders, or providing other services to you. These third-party providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purpose of providing services on our behalf.
c. We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
Data Security:
a. We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data.
b. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Third-Party Websites:
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy:
Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as possible.
Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at [contact information].
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