Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

At ruslibrary.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases from us.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account on our website
  • Make a purchase or place an order
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us with questions or comments
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Shipping and billing addresses
  • Order history and preferences
  • Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • IP address and location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate with you about your orders and account
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyze website usage and trends

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Shipping and delivery services
  • Email marketing services
  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Malicious attacks and data breaches

Our security measures include SSL encryption, secure payment processing, regular security audits, and restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request data portability
  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

As we serve customers worldwide, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +375 (29) 123-45-67

Address: ruslibrary.com, Minsk, Belarus