Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: December 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Bel Canto Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit or use our website, www.belcantobooks.net (the “Site”), and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us directly and information that is automatically collected when you use our Site.

A. Personal Information You Provide

We collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) when you voluntarily interact with us, including:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you sign up for our newsletter, register for events, or contact us directly.
• Concierge/Recommendation Data: Information you provide when requesting personalized book recommendations through our Book Concierge program, such as reading preferences, past purchases, or other details about your interests.
• Event Registration Data: Information needed to register you for author events, book clubs, journaling meetups, or art workshops.
• Communications: Records of correspondence (including email) when you contact us with inquiries or feedback.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

When you access and use the Site, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and settings.
• Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including the pages you view, the links you click, the date and time of your visits, and the referring website address.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, optimize your experience, and remember your preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Manage Services: To operate, maintain, and improve the Site; to fulfill your requests for personalized book recommendations (Concierge Service); and to manage your registration for events and workshops.
• To Send Communications: To send you our email newsletter with updates on new releases, upcoming events, and book news, as well as to respond to your inquiries and requests.
• For Analytics and Improvement: To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
• For Security: To maintain the security and integrity of our services and prevent fraudulent activity.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We will not sell or rent your Personal Information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit permission.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We use external companies to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery (for the newsletter), and analytics. These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to keep the information confidential.
• For Book/Audiobook Ordering: When you click on links on our Site to purchase books or audiobooks through our partners, such as Bookshop.org and Libro.fm, you are directed to their websites. Any transaction or information you provide on their sites is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We do not collect or store your payment card information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, subpoena, or if we reasonably believe that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect the rights, property, or safety of Bel Canto Books or others.

4. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures designed to protect the information we collect. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your personal data. You use the Site and provide information to us at your own risk.

5. Your Choices and Rights

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

• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can choose to stop receiving our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included at the bottom of these emails.
• Manage Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Site.
• Access, Correction, or Deletion: You may be entitled to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us using the information below to exercise these rights.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals 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 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

7. Changes to This 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 with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

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

Bel Canto Books

Website: www.belcantobooks.net

Email: info@belcantobooks.net

Mailing Address: 375 Redondo Ave #108, Long Beach CA 90814