Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: April 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vintage Books ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or make purchases from our store.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Place an order
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us with inquiries or for customer support
  • Participate in promotions, surveys, or contests

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (we do not store complete credit card information)
  • Purchase history

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our website
  • Links clicked
  • Search terms used

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide customer support
  • Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
  • Send marketing communications (if you've opted in)
  • Improve our website, products, and services
  • Personalize your shopping experience
  • Conduct research and analysis
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our customers or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any password and account information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send or by contacting us directly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Vintage Books
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave
Vaughan, ON L4J 9B3
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 14378370342