Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2026

Organization: Online Book Fair (OBF)

Contact: legal@onlinebookfair.com

Online Book Fair (OBF) ("we", "us", or "our") operates an online platform that connects readers, authors, and publishers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Account information: name, email address, username, and password when you register.
• Profile information: biography, profile photo, social media links, and author or publisher details you choose to provide.
• Transaction data: booth registrations, event sign-ups, and purchase records.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, search queries, and interactions with content.
• Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs.
• Communications: messages sent through our platform or to our support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account and profile.
• Process booth registrations and event participation.
• Send transactional emails (confirmation, receipts, password resets).
• Send newsletters and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
• Improve our platform, features, and user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Authors and publishers whose content you interact with, to the extent required to deliver the service.
• Law enforcement or regulators when required by applicable law or to protect our legal rights.
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified beforehand).

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyse traffic. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention records).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Receive a portable copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@onlinebookfair.com.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (TLS), hashed passwords, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform at least 14 days before changes take effect.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at legal@onlinebookfair.com.