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Privacy policy

Last Updated: 10/03/2025

At Horizon Bookstore, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.horizonbookstore.com or purchase products through our website.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use immediately.

Table of contents

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Account data: Name, email address, password, and billing/shipping addresses.

  • Order data: Payment details (processed securely via encrypted gateways), purchase history, and delivery preferences.

  • User-generated content: Reviews, comments, or ratings you post.

  • Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, and cookies (see Cookie Policy).

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We use cookies and tracking technologies to collect:

  • Usage patterns (e.g., pages visited, time spent).

  • Geolocation data (for regional offers and tax compliance).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process orders and fulfill purchases via Amazon’s dropshipping services.

  • Communicate order updates, shipping confirmations, and returns.

  • Personalize your experience (e.g., book recommendations).

  • Send promotional emails (opt-out anytime via the “Unsubscribe” link).

  • Improve website functionality and security.

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention, tax reporting).

3. Sharing Your Information

We share data only as necessary with:

  • Amazon.com: To fulfill orders, manage returns, and handle shipping.

  • Payment providers: Stripe, PayPal, or Amazon Pay (payment data is never stored on our servers).

  • Service providers: IT support, marketing agencies, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Legal authorities: To comply with laws, court orders, or fraud investigations.

We never sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to Amazon’s fulfillment centers or partners outside your country. We ensure safeguards like:

  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) with Amazon and other processors.

  • Compliance with GDPR for EU residents and CCPA for California residents.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Orders: 7 years (for tax and legal compliance).

  • Accounts: Until deletion is requested.

  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.

  • Correct: Update inaccurate information.

  • Delete: Ask us to erase your data (exceptions apply for legal obligations).

  • Opt out: Object to marketing or data sharing.

  • Profitability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@horizonbookstore.com.

7. Security Measures

We protect your data using:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS for transactions.

  • Access controls: Limited to authorized personnel.

  • Regular audits: To identify vulnerabilities.

Note: No online method is 100% secure. Report suspicious activity immediately.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16. If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us for deletion.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints:
Emailcontact@horizonbookstore.com

Or fill out the form on our contact page here.