Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/14/2025
Last Updated: 5/14/2025
Welcome to Blackdog Books. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website [https://www.blackdogbooks.org] (the “Site”) or interact with us online or in-store at our New Jersey location.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
When you engage with us (e.g., making a purchase or creating an account), we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed via secure third-party processors)
- Purchase history
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and access times
- Referring website or link
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Fulfill orders and manage transactions
- Respond to customer service inquiries
- Send order updates and promotional emails (if opted in)
- Improve website performance and customer experience
- Comply with applicable New Jersey and federal laws
3. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., shipping companies, payment processors, email
platforms) - Legal authorities when required to comply with legal obligations or protect rights
- Successors in the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking tools to:
- Enable website functionality (e.g., remembering your cart)
- Analyze traffic and improve user experience
- Offer targeted content and promotions
- You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We take commercially reasonable steps to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
If you reside in New Jersey or other U.S. states, you may:
- Request access to or correction of your personal information
- Opt out of receiving promotional emails (via unsubscribe link or by contacting us)
- Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention
requirements)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].
7. CCPA Notice (for California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (Note: Blackdog Books does not sell
data)
To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at [Insert Email] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
9. External Links
Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top when we do. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Blackdog Books
Email: ashlyn@blackdogbooknj.org
Email: ashlyn@blackdogbooknj.org