Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Book Value Gateway collects information to provide and improve our book recommendation services. We collect:
Information You Provide
- Contact information when you reach out to us (name, email address)
- Messages and communications you send through our contact forms
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze website usage and performance
- To communicate with you about our services (if you've opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage technologies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
5. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including book retailers like Amazon. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact information is typically retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Book Value Gateway
2847 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 555-4892