Privacy Policy NearByBooks – Your Trusted Platform to Buy & Sell Books Directly

Effective Date: 06-4-2025

At NearbyBooks, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our platform to buy and sell second-hand books.

1. Information We Collect

When you use NearbyBooks, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Location details (e.g., city or zip code)
Listing Information: Book titles, descriptions, images, and prices; communication between buyers and sellers
Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and interaction logs for analytics and troubleshooting

Note: We do NOT collect or store any payment information, as NearbyBooks does not process transactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Display your listings or connect you with relevant listings
Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
Improve the functionality and performance of the platform
Respond to user support requests or inquiries
Ensure safety and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate our platform (e.g., web hosting, analytics), but only under strict confidentiality agreements.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and offer relevant content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Access or update your profile information
Request deletion of your account or data
Opt out of optional communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@nearbybooks.com.

7. Children's Privacy

NearbyBooks is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we’ve collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: support@nearbybooks.com

Website: https://www.nearbybooks.com