At Book Price, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring full transparency regarding how your personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded. This Privacy Policy explains what data we process, why we process it, and how you can manage your rights under UK Data Protection Law and the UK GDPR.
By browsing our website or making a purchase, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Book Price is an online marketplace specialising in books on programming, finance, investing, technology, and business development.
We operate from:
Address: 89 Exning Rd, London E16 4ND, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 077 4455 8645
Email: [email protected]
We act as the data controller for all personal information collected through our website and associated services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide high-quality service, process orders, and improve the user experience. The data we gather may include:
2.1. Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store full card information)
- Account login details (if you create an account)
- Customer service messages and support requests
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages viewed and navigation behaviour
- Time spent on the site
- Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, purchases)
This information helps us improve performance, personalise content, and prevent fraudulent activity.
2.3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain your shopping cart
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website performance
- Deliver personalised recommendations
- Improve marketing relevance
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
3.1. To Process Orders
- Confirm and fulfil purchases
- Send order updates and delivery notifications
- Provide customer support
3.2. To Improve User Experience
- Tailor recommendations to your interests
- Optimise page loading and design
- Analyse website usage patterns
3.3. For Marketing & Communication
With your consent (where required), we may send:
- Promotional emails
- New book arrivals
- Exclusive offers
- Educational articles and updates on programming, finance, and tech literature
You may unsubscribe at any time.
3.4. For Legal and Security Purposes
- Fraud prevention
- Compliance with UK law
- Record-keeping and auditing
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity — to complete your orders
- Legitimate interest — to improve our services and prevent fraud
- Consent — for marketing communications and cookies
- Legal obligations — for accounting and compliance
5. Sharing Your Information
We never sell your data.
We may share limited information with trusted third parties, strictly for operational purposes:
Service Providers
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Delivery companies
- Email automation services
- Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)
- IT and security partners
All partners comply with UK GDPR, and data is shared only as necessary.
6. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the UK.
In such cases, we ensure compliance through:
- UK-approved adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Additional technical and organisational safeguards
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Order records: 6 years, per UK accounting law
- Account details: until you request deletion
- Analytics data: typically 26–38 months, depending on provider settings
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
[email protected]
We respond to all requests within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement strong technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure payment gateways
- Regular system audits
- Access control policies
- Firewall and threat-monitoring systems
However, no online system can guarantee 100% security, and we encourage you to maintain strong account passwords.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
📞 Phone: +44 077 4455 8645
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 89 Exning Rd, London E16 4ND, United Kingdom