Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Essential Book Path Company ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Essential Book Path website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact information when you reach out to us via our contact form
  • Email address and name when you submit inquiries
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in communications

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • IP address (anonymized)

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Analyze site usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze site usage and optimize content
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party book retailers and platforms (Amazon, Audible, Google Books, etc.). 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.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Objection to processing
  • Data portability

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. 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.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

13. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.