At Worthing Books, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and lawfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with our website, you may provide personal information directly, such as:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping addresses
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Purchase history
1.2 Information We Automatically Collect
We may collect data about your device and browsing behavior, including:
• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring websites and search terms
• Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process orders and provide customer support
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Send updates about your orders or promotions (with your consent)
• Personalize content and product recommendations
• Analyze website performance and detect fraud or security risks
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
• Payment processors (to process transactions securely)
• Delivery partners (to fulfill your orders)
• Analytics providers (to improve website performance)
• Legal authorities (if required by law or to prevent fraud)
We will never sell or rent your personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:
• Enhance Website Functionality: Ensure smooth navigation and core features like user preferences and consent management.
• Analyze User Behavior: Track interactions to improve user experience and website performance.
• Personalize Advertisements: Deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
You can manage your cookie preferences directly through our CookieYes consent tool, where you can:
1. Customize Cookie Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow, such as Analytics or Advertisement cookies. Essential cookies, like those for consent tracking, are always enabled to ensure site functionality.
2. Withdraw Consent Anytime: Use the consent tool to modify or revoke your preferences.
For additional control, you can configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, disabling some cookies may limit website features or functionality.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access Your Information: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectify Your Information: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete Your Information: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications or data processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via email or phone.
6. Data Security
We implement strict measures to safeguard your information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. While we strive to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee complete security.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
• Email: info@worthingbooks.com
• Phone: +44 330 133 8911