Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2024

1. Introduction

Monad Books ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data that you provide to us when using our website monadbooks.net and our services. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address (for order delivery)
  • Payment information (processed through secure payment gateways)
  • Messages and feedback

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Page visit data and time spent on site
  • Cookie files and similar technologies
  • On-site behavior data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders
  • Providing customer support
  • Sending informational newsletters (with your consent)
  • Improving our services and website content
  • Analytics and user behavior research
  • Ensuring website security and fraud prevention
  • Compliance with legal requirements

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or transfer your personal data to third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Payment systems for transaction processing
  • Delivery services for order fulfillment
  • IT providers and hosting providers for website operation
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics and similar)
  • As required by law or government authorities

5. Data Storage

We store your personal data for the period necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law. Storage periods for different data types:

  • Order data - 5 years after order completion
  • Account data - until account deletion by user
  • Marketing data - until consent withdrawal
  • Analytics data - 26 months

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict data processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to data processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

7. Data Security

We take all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use HTTPS protocol, data encryption, regular security updates, and train our staff on data protection principles.

8. Cookies

We use cookie files to improve your experience on our website:

  • Essential cookies: provide basic website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site
  • Marketing cookies: used for showing relevant advertisements
  • Functional cookies: remember your preferences

You can manage your cookie settings through our website's settings panel or in your browser settings.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of each site you visit.

10. Children

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. All changes will be posted on this page with the date of the last update. Significant changes will be communicated to you via email or website notification.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 123-45-67
Address: New York, USA
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]