Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Focus Bookshelf Solutions ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Focus Bookshelf website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Correspondence: Records of communications between you and us, including emails and support requests.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website usage.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. 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:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including book retailers like Amazon, Audible, and Google Books. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

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

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

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

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information during such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

14. Local Storage

We use local storage in your browser to remember your cookie preferences and improve your user experience. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to contact us.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and governs the collection and use of information by Focus Bookshelf Solutions.