Welcome to caribbeanbooklist.com. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website [caribbeanbooklist.com], in compliance with global privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA). By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide voluntarily.
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
- Book details (titles, descriptions, cover images).
- Author images.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information:
- For improving our website and user experience.
- For communicating with you about updates, promotions, or customer support.
- To display your author profile and books on our website.
- To promote your content to website visitors.
- To improve our site and user experience.
- To contact you about your submission or account.
- For ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activities.
- For complying with legal obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your information based on:
Consent (you agree when submitting your details).
Legitimate interests (operating and improving our platform).
Legal obligations (when required by law).
Sharing Your Information
Public submissions (author names, bios, books, and images) will be visible to anyone visiting the site.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share data with trusted service providers, i.e. third-party vendors who assist with website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality.
We may share data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Your Rights and Choices (International)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object to or restrict processing.
Request portability of your data (receive a copy in a usable format).
Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect past lawful processing).
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you also have the right to:
Know what categories of data we collect and disclose.
Request that we delete your personal information.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
Data Retention
We keep your information for as long as your profile remains active or as required by law.
International Data Transfers
We use safeguards such as contractual clauses to protect international transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: questions@caribbeanbooklist.com.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.