Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

Book Foundation HQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact form submissions (name, email, message content)
  • Email subscriptions (if applicable)
  • Feedback and survey responses

Information Automatically Collected

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Analyze website usage patterns
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website functionality
  • Provide relevant content recommendations

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, Audible, Google Books, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Affiliate Programs

We participate in affiliate programs with various book retailers. When you click on affiliate links, the retailer may collect information about your visit. This information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable local privacy laws