Effective Date: 29/03/2025

Welcome to Sweet Pickle Books! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us online or in-store, and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment details (for purchases and transactions)

B. Non-Personal Information:

Browser type and version
IP address
Device information
Pages visited on our website
Interaction with emails or promotions

C. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

When you fill out forms on our website
When you contact us via email, phone, or social media
When you subscribe to our newsletter
When you participate in store events or promotions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process book trades, orders, and transactions
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, purchases, or services
To send promotional emails and newsletters (if you opt-in)
To improve our website, services, and customer experience
To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us process payments, manage our website, and provide customer support.
Legal Authorities: When required by law, we may share information to comply with legal requests or protect our rights.
Marketing & Analytics Partners: We may use third-party tools for analytics and marketing purposes (e.g., Google Analytics, email marketing services).

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption for sensitive data
Secure payment processing
Regular monitoring of our systems for potential vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze traffic and user behavior

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access & Correct Your Information: Request a copy of your personal data or correct inaccuracies.
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
Request Data Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at halfsour@sweetpicklebooks.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us to remove it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.