Effective Date: NOVEMBER 2024

At The Beauty Book Shop, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase from our online store.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you:

- Create an account on our website
- Place an order
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us with inquiries or customer service requests
- Participate in promotions or surveys

The types of personal information we may collect include:

- Name
- Email address
- Shipping and billing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (such as credit card details)
- Date of birth (if applicable for age verification)
- Purchase history and preferences

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring website or search engine

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

- To process and fulfill your orders
- To communicate with you regarding your orders, updates, and promotions
- To personalize your shopping experience and recommend products
- To send you marketing communications (if you have opted in)
- To respond to customer service inquiries and provide support
- To improve the functionality of our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with the following:

- Payment processing
- Shipping and delivery services
- Marketing and email communication services
- Data analytics and website performance monitoring

These third parties are required to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes outlined above. We also reserve the right to disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience and gather data on how our website is used. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to remember your preferences, optimize website performance, and offer personalized content.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

5. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure payment processing, to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

- Access and correct your personal information
- Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information (such as marketing communications)
- Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.

If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email.


7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

The Beauty Book Shop
Email: hello@thebeautybook.shop

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.