Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how BookExchangeBoxes ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website.

By using BookExchangeBoxes, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Location Information

To provide nearby results and distance calculations:

  • If you grant location access, we use your device's approximate or precise location.
  • If you do not grant location access, we may estimate your location based on your IP address.

Location data is used only during your session to display relevant results and is not stored or tracked.

b) Usage & Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.

This may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Device type and browser
  • Approximate location (city or country level)
  • Referring websites
  • Usage patterns and performance data

This data is aggregated and used to improve the service.

c) Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Analytics
  • Advertising
  • Basic site functionality

Cookies may be set by us or by third parties such as analytics and advertising providers. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

d) Advertising Data

We display ads through Google AdSense and may use other advertising networks in the future.

Advertising partners may collect information using cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Show relevant ads
  • Measure ad performance

We do not control how third-party advertisers use collected data. Their use is governed by their own privacy policies.

e) User Accounts (Planned)

User accounts may be introduced in the future. When available, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Username or display name
  • Account-related preferences

Additional details will be provided at the time accounts are launched.

f) User-Generated Content (Reviews & Comments)

If you submit reviews or comments:

  • Your content will be publicly visible
  • We may collect your username and submission metadata
  • Submitted content may be moderated

Users cannot delete submitted reviews or comments at this time, but we reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies.

g) Contact Communications

If you contact us via the website or email, we may collect:

  • Your email address
  • The content of your message

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.

2. Payments & Donations

Donations are processed by Stripe.

  • We do not store or process payment card details.
  • Payment information is handled directly by Stripe under their privacy policy.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Display nearby book exchange locations and calculate distances
  • Improve site functionality and performance
  • Understand usage patterns
  • Display advertisements
  • Moderate user content
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Prepare for future features such as accounts

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Payment processors
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

Only the minimum data necessary is shared.

6. International Data Processing

BookExchangeBoxes may process and store data outside your country of residence, depending on hosting and service providers. By using the service, you consent to this processing.

7. Children's Privacy

BookExchangeBoxes is intended for users aged 13 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

8. Your Choices

You can:

  • Disable cookies through your browser
  • Limit location access via your device settings
  • Choose not to submit reviews, comments, or contact forms

Some features may not function properly if cookies or location access are disabled.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to privacy, you can contact us:

Last updated: January 01, 2026