Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to BookMyBook, a community platform that enables users to list, discover, and exchange preloved books locally. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where it applies.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the platform effectively:
- Email address (required, used for account verification and essential notifications)
- First and last name (optional, used for display purposes)
- Country and area/location (required, used to support location-based discovery)
BookMyBook does not collect shipping addresses. All exchanges are arranged directly between users.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your user account
- Verify your email address and secure your account
- Notify you about important activity (such as messages or interest in your listings)
- Enable proximity-based search and relevant content discovery
- Maintain platform safety and prevent abuse
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where GDPR applies, we process personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity (to provide the BookMyBook service, including accounts, listings, and messaging)
- Legitimate interests (to secure the platform, prevent abuse, and improve reliability)
- Consent where required by law (for example, optional communications)
5. Location Data
Location information (country and area) is collected only to help users find books available nearby and to improve search relevance. We do not collect or track precise GPS location, movement, or device location signals.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and ensure basic site functionality and security. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function correctly.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers strictly necessary to operate BookMyBook (for example, hosting/infrastructure, email delivery, and security monitoring). These providers process data only on our behalf and under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we apply appropriate safeguards designed to protect your personal data.
9. Data Retention & Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time from your account settings.
When an account is deleted:
- Your personal data (such as name and email) is anonymised
- Your account can no longer be accessed
- Messages and chats may remain visible to other users for conversation history and trust/safety purposes
This approach balances user privacy with the integrity and safety of the marketplace.
10. Childrenโs Privacy
BookMyBook is not intended for children under the age of 16 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion or anonymisation of your account (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
12. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect service improvements or legal requirements. If changes are significant, we will communicate them through the platform.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: contact@bookmybook.net