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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/01/2025

AddisBooks.com (“AddisBooks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or use our website, services, and related features (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using AddisBooks.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Author or publisher name

  • Book-related information (title, description, genre, cover image)

  • Contact information submitted through forms or email communication

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the website

This information is used to improve website functionality, performance, and user experience.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

AddisBooks uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic and usage trends

  • Measure marketing and promotional effectiveness

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve AddisBooks.com

  • Display and promote submitted books and author profiles

  • Communicate with authors and users regarding submissions, updates, or inquiries

  • Send newsletters, promotional emails, or announcements (you may opt out at any time)

  • Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Book Submissions and Public Information

When authors or users submit a book or author profile:

  • Submitted content may be publicly displayed on AddisBooks.com

  • Information such as author name, book title, description, and cover image will be visible to the public

  • You acknowledge that public information may be indexed by search engines

Do not submit personal information you do not wish to make public.

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

AddisBooks may display:

  • Affiliate links to third-party book retailers or platforms

  • Sponsored content or promotional advertisements

Clicking on affiliate links may allow third parties to collect information according to their own privacy policies. AddisBooks does not control and is not responsible for third-party data practices.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information:

  • With service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, email delivery, or security

  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or law enforcement requests

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of AddisBooks, users, or others

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

  • Maintain records for legal, operational, or security purposes

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email address listed below.

9. Children’s Privacy

AddisBooks does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

10. International Users

If you access AddisBooks from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Third-Party Websites

AddisBooks may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: admin@addisbooks.com

By using AddisBooks.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.