Privacy Policy

Effective as of Jul 21, 2023.

Bindery Books, Inc. ("Bindery Books," "we", “us” or "our") provides a subscription-based platform for book tastemakers to connect with a community of readers (the “Bindery Books Platform”). This Privacy Policy describes how Bindery Books processes personal information that we collect through the Bindery Books Platform, any of our other digital or online properties or services that link to this Privacy Policy (including as applicable, our website and social media pages) and our marketing activities and other activities described in this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Service”).

You can download a printable copy of this Privacy Policy here.

Index

• Personal information we collect
• Tracking Technologies
• How we use your personal information
• How we share your personal information
• Your choices
• Other sites and services
• Security
• International data transfers
• Children
• Changes to this Privacy Policy
• How to contact us

Personal information we collect

Information our tastemakers provide to us. Personal information you may provide to us through the Service or otherwise includes:

• Contact data, such as your first and last name, salutation, email address, billing and mailing addresses, professional title and company name, and phone number.
• Demographic data, such as your city, state, country of residence, postal code, and age.
• Profile data, such as the username and password that you may set to establish an online account on the Service, date of birth, biographical details, photograph or picture, links to your profiles on social networks, interests, preferences, and any other information that you add to your account profile.
• Communications data based on our exchanges with you, including when you contact us through the Service, social media, or otherwise.
• Transactional data, such as information relating to or needed to complete your subscription orders on or through the Service, including order numbers and transaction history.
• Payment data needed to complete transactions, including payment card information or bank account number.
• Marketing data, such as your preferences for receiving our marketing communications and details about your engagement with them.
• User-generated content data, such as book reviews, photos, images, music, videos, comments, questions, messages, works of authorship, and other content or information that you generate, transmit, or otherwise make available on the Service, as well as associated metadata. Metadata includes information on how, when, where and by whom a piece of content was collected and how that content has been formatted or edited. Metadata also includes information that users can add or can have added to their content, such as keywords, geographical or location information, and other similar data.
• Other data not specifically listed here, which we will use as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

Third-party sources. We may combine personal information we receive from you with personal information that we obtain from other sources, such as public sources, partners, tastemakers, service providers, business transaction partners, and third-party services.

Automatic data collection. We, our service providers, and our business partners may automatically log information about you, your computer or mobile device, and your interaction over time with the Service, such as:

• Device data, including operating system type and version, manufacturer and model, browser type, IP address, and general location information.
• Online activity data, such as pages or screens viewed, how long spent on a page, and navigation paths between pages.
• Communication interaction data like interactions with our email, text or other communications.

Tracking Technologies

Cookies and other technologies. Some of the automatic collection described above is facilitated by technologies including:

• Cookies
• Local storage technologies
• Web beacons

For information concerning your choices with respect to the use of tracking technologies, see the Your choices section.

How we use your personal information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service delivery and operations: Providing and maintaining the Service; enabling security features; facilitating social features; communicating with you about the Service.
• Service personalization: Understanding your needs and preferences.
• Service improvement and analytics: Analyzing usage and improving the Service.
• Marketing: Sending direct marketing communications and personalizing messages based on your needs.
• Compliance and protection: Complying with laws; protecting rights and property; preventing unlawful activity.

How we share your personal information

We may share your personal information with:

• Tastemakers: To share information such as followers' emails.
• Service providers: For services on our behalf.
• Payment processors: Such as Stripe for payment information.
• Third parties designated by you: Where you have instructed us or consented.
• Business transferees: In the context of business transactions.

Your choices

• Access or update your information: Through your account if registered.
• Opt-out of communications: Following unsubscribe instructions or by contacting us.
• Cookies and other technologies: You may remove or reject cookies through your browser settings.

Other sites and services

The Service may contain links to websites, mobile applications, and other online services operated by third parties. These links are not endorsements, and we are not responsible for their actions.

Security

We employ safeguards to protect the personal information we collect, but cannot guarantee security.

International data transfer

Your personal information may be transferred to the United States or other locations with different privacy laws.

Children

The Service is not intended for anyone under 13 years of age.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time and will notify you of material changes.

How to contact us

Email: hello@binderybooks.com

Mail: 584 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114