Privacy Policy

At Out of The Box Books, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or use our self-publishing services.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information:
When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or use our self-publishing services, we may collect information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment details, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-personally identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and browsing activity on our site. This data is used for analytical purposes and to improve your user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To process orders: Your information is used to fulfill and manage your book orders or self-publishing services.
To communicate with you: We may send you order confirmations, updates, promotional offers, and other communications related to our services.
To improve our services: We may analyze how users interact with our site to enhance our website functionality and overall customer experience.
To personalize your experience: We may use your preferences and browsing history to personalize the content we provide to you.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with third-party service providers in the following instances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party companies that assist with payment processing, shipping, customer support, and other functions necessary for fulfilling orders and providing services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owners.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use encryption (such as SSL technology) to secure sensitive data like payment information during transactions. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

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

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Portability: In some cases, you may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Please review this policy periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Out of The Box Books
Email: talia@outoftheboxbooks.co.nz
Phone: 027 404 5718
Website: www.outoftheboxbooks.co.nz