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PRIVACY POLICY – THE BOOK LORDS (ETSY SHOP)

Last updated: 28/11/2025

Welcome, traveller, to The Book Lords. In this realm of vintage tales, feminist treasures, and scholarly curiosities, your privacy is protected with the same care we give our most precious volumes. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you purchase from our Etsy shop or contact us.

1. INFORMATION I COLLECT
When you place an order, Etsy provides me with certain information you have authorised them to share, such as:
• Your name
• Email address
• Postal address
• Payment information (I never receive your full card details)
• Details of your order
• Any additional information you share through messages

2. WHY I NEED YOUR INFORMATION & HOW I USE IT
I rely on several legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
• To fulfil your order, preparing, packaging, and dispatching your chosen book
• To communicate with you regarding your order or respond to messages
• To improve my shop and ensure a smooth customer experience
• To comply with legal or tax obligations (even book lords must obey the law)
• With your explicit consen, for marketing messages, if you choose to receive them

3. INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE
• Your information is guarded closely and is only shared when necessary:
• With Etsy: To provide my services and comply with Etsy’s Seller Policy
• With trusted delivery services: Such as Royal Mail or couriers who need your address to deliver your item
• For legal reasons:** If required to comply with tax laws, court orders, or government requests

I do not sell, trade, or misuse your personal information, not even for a rare first edition.

4. DATA RETENTION
I retain your information only for as long as needed to:
• Fulfil your order
• Resolve disputes
• Provide customer support
• Meet legal and tax obligations

In the UK, this typically means keeping order records for up to 6 years.

5. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
• Access the personal data I hold about you
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
• Restrict or object to certain uses of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

UK/EU customers may exercise rights under GDPR by contacting me directly.

6. TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your data may be stored or processed through Etsy’s systems, which may operate in the U.S. or other countries. Etsy provides safeguards to protect data transferred internationally.

7. CONTACT ME
For privacy-related questions or to exercise any of your rights, please contact:

If you have concerns about how Etsy handles your data, you may contact Etsy directly through the Help Centre.

By shopping with The Book Lords, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. May your shelves grow ever wiser.