Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Book Stellar Digital ("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 bookstellar.digital (the "Site") and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other details when you contact us through our forms
  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
  • Newsletter Preferences: Email subscription preferences if you opt-in to receive updates

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and navigation paths
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Technical Data: IP address, referral URLs, and access times

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Store your search and filter preferences
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Analyze site usage and performance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our book recommendation services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Marketing: To send you updates about new recommendations (only with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party retailers and publishers (such as Amazon, Audible, and Google Books). These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

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

7. 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. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years for customer service purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Cookies Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
  • You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent
  • Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
  • Our cookie banner allows you to manage your consent preferences

10. 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. 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. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes relating to this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.