Privacy Policy
Last Updated At: 08/01/2025
Welcome to Kids Book Swap Club! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website. We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address and other contact details.
1.2 Account Information: Username, password, and preferences if you create an account with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To provide our products and services to you.
2.2 To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and customer support.
2.3 To send marketing communications, where consent has been given.
2.4 To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
3.1 Contractual Necessity: To perform our contract with you.
3.2 Consent: Where you have provided consent, such as for receiving marketing communications.
3.3 Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3.4 Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business, provided it does not override your rights.
4. How We Share Your Data
4.1 Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, IT support, marketing agencies).
4.2 Legal Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business.
5. Data Retention
5.1 We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. Retention periods depend on the type of data and purpose of processing.
6. Your Rights
6.1 Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
6.2 Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
6.3 Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
6.4 Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
6.5 Data Portability: Obtain and reuse your data for your own purposes.
6.6 Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
6.7 Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
6.8 Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have violated your rights.
7. Data Security
7.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
8.1 If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your data.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
10.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
11.1 If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
11.2 Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): For further details on your rights or to file a complaint, visit the ICO's website: https://ico.org.uk.
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