Last updated: February 2026
At Bookiquette.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and what rights you have under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using Bookiquette.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Bookiquette.com is an online publication focused on books, audiobooks, reviews, and curated lists such as “best in test” guides.
Contact information:
Email: Info@bookiquette.com
You can also contact us through the contact form on our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
This information is collected when you:
- Sign up for our email newsletter
- Subscribe to book tips, reviews, or recommendations
- Contact us via email or our contact form
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Bookiquette.com, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring URLs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To send book tips, recommendations, reviews, and curated lists
- To manage and improve our email communications
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve our website content, user experience, and performance
- To respond to inquiries and messages
- To comply with legal obligations
We only process personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so.
4. Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our emails, we collect your name and email address via Kit (formerly ConvertKit).
- You will only receive emails if you have given your explicit consent
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email
- We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Bookiquette.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Measure traffic and performance
- Display relevant advertising
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services that may process personal data on our behalf:
a) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and visitor behavior. Google may collect data such as IP addresses and usage data in accordance with its own privacy policies.
b) Google Ads (AdSense)
We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies and tracking technologies to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
c) Affiliate Partners
Bookiquette.com participates in affiliate programs, including:
- Amazon Associates
- Audible Affiliate Program
If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when you sign up for emails or provide information voluntarily
- Legitimate interests – to improve our website, content, and services
- Legal obligations – when required to comply with applicable laws
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Info@bookiquette.com.
9. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
You may submit a request by contacting us at Info@bookiquette.com.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. Children’s Information
Bookiquette.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: Info@bookiquette.com
Website: Bookiquette.com
