1. Who We Are
BookGuide operates the website bookguide.online ("the Site"). We publish independent book reviews and buyer guides. For privacy enquiries, contact us at privacy@bookguide.online.
2. What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address and name when subscribing to our newsletter
- Name, email, and message when contacting us via our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- Page URLs visited and referrer information (via anonymised analytics)
- Approximate geographic region (country/city level, not precise location)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Time and date of visits and pages viewed
We do not collect precise location data, financial information, or sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To send newsletter emails you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To respond to contact form submissions
- To understand how the Site is used so we can improve it
- To detect and prevent spam or abuse
We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
BookGuide uses a minimal set of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Anonymised usage data to improve the Site. You may opt out via your browser settings.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or cross-site tracking cookies.
5. Affiliate Links
Some links on BookGuide are affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, third-party affiliate platforms (such as Impact or ShareASale) may set cookies to track the referral. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective platform's privacy policy for details.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts (typography delivery)
- Netlify (website hosting and form handling)
- Email newsletter provider (subscriber list management)
7. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter)
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@bookguide.online.
9. Children's Privacy
BookGuide is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
Privacy questions or requests: privacy@bookguide.online
General enquiries: Contact page