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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 16, 2024

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Book Society is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, customers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services or visit our website.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information (“Personal Information”) from you when you voluntarily provide it, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for our membership, subscribe to our services, or contact us.

  • Transaction Information: Payment details when you make a purchase, subscribe to our book and wine program, or participate in events.

  • User Account Data: Information related to your account, such as login credentials, membership status, and preferences.

  • Event Participation: When you sign up for special events, book clubs, or in-store experiences.

  • Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving communications like newsletters or promotions.

 

Additionally, we may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:

  • Device Information: Type of device, browser type, and operating system.

  • Browsing Data: IP address, website usage patterns, and actions on our website, such as pages visited and links clicked.

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and deliver personalized services.

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2. How We Use Your Information

Book Society uses your Personal Information to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specific uses include:

  • Processing Orders: To fulfill purchases, subscriptions, and memberships.

  • Communications: Sending newsletters, event invitations, promotions, and other updates, only if you have opted in to receive them.

  • Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and improving our service offerings.

  • Personalization: Customizing your experience with personalized book and wine recommendations, tailored offers, and content based on your preferences.

  • Event Management: Coordinating events, book clubs, and member-only activities.

  • Marketing: Sending promotions and offers we think may interest you, with your consent.

 

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may disclose your Personal Information to third-party service providers, including without limitation vendors who assist us in processing payments, web-hosting companies, analytics providers, event-hosting services, information technology providers, auditors, and other professional advisors and consultants, and others only with your consent or at your discretion, in each case only for the purposes described herein. Additionally, our Website or Services may utilize services provided by third parties to which you may provide Personal Information, such as social media integration with, for example, LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram, or cloud-based service providers, such as Google, which may have privacy policies that differ from this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy, security or other practices of such third parties to which you provide Personal Information via our Services or Website, and we are not responsible for their respective activities and practices. Accordingly, we recommend that you review any privacy policies of such third-parties on any external site before disclosing any Personal Information using such services. Please contact such third parties directly if you have any questions about their privacy policies and practices.

  • Website Hosting: Our Website is hosted on the Wix.com platform (“Wix”). Your data, including Personal Information, may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and applications. This Privacy Policy does not address Wix’s privacy, security or other practices, and we are not responsible for Wix’s policies, activities and practices. Accordingly, we recommend that you review Wix’s privacy policies before disclosing any Personal Information. Please contact Wix directly if you have any questions about its policies, activities or practices.

  • Legal Obligations: If required to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Book Society, our customers, or others.

 

4. Data Security

Book Society takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure payment processing, and restricted access to your personal data. However, no system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and Update Your Information: You may update your account information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

  • Opt Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails or newsletters, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us.

  • Delete Your Information: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, gather analytics, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

 

7. Children's Privacy

Book Society does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.

 

9. Contact Us

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

Book Society  

2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Email: hello@booksociety.social

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By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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