Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Introduction
Transparent Book Exchange ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:
- Contact information when you reach out to us through our contact form
- Name and email address when you submit inquiries
- Any other information you choose to provide in communications with us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Communicate with you about our services
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including book retailers such as Amazon, Audible, and Google Books. 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.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
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.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: Through our contact form
- Phone: +1 (713) 773-9823
- Address: 2318 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098, United States