Privacy Policy

At City of Book, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information:

Comments: If you leave comments on our site, we collect the data you provide in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to prevent spam.
Media: If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect your privacy.
Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies are set to last for one year. If you log in, we will set up cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. These cookies have various durations, depending on your preferences.
Embedded Content: Our articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the content.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your data with third parties, except in cases where it is necessary for administrative, legal, or security purposes, or if you request a password reset, in which case your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely for the purpose of recognizing and approving follow-up comments. For registered users, we store personal information provided in their user profiles. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information, with the exception of their username. Website administrators also have access to this information.

Your Rights

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided. You can also request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may undergo automated spam detection to maintain a secure and pleasant browsing experience.

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal information. For more details or to exercise your rights, please contact us via our “Contact Us” page.

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices. Please review it periodically to stay informed about our data-handling procedures.

Effective Date: 01/11/2023