1. Introduction & Scope

Last Updated: January 1, 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how TheBookBench.pro (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access our website.

2. Information Collection Methods

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Email addresses: Collected only from newsletter subscribers who voluntarily provide them
• Browsing behavior: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns via cookies
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Click interactions: Which book links you click on, particularly Amazon affiliate links
• IP addresses: Collected automatically for analytics and security purposes

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government-issued identification numbers.

3. Usage of Collected Data

Your information helps us:

• Deliver our monthly newsletter to subscribers with book recommendations
• Improve site functionality, design, and user experience
• Understand which books and content types interest our readers most
• Optimize website performance and loading speeds
• Maintain legal compliance with privacy regulations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our services

We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Google Analytics: To analyze site traffic, user behavior, and content performance (anonymized data)
• Amazon Associates tracking: To track affiliate referrals and earn commissions on book purchases
• User preferences: To remember your reading history and saved reviews (stored locally)
• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies.

5. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

TheBookBench.pro is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What this means for you:

• When you purchase books through our Amazon links, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you
• This commission helps fund our book purchases and site operations
• We only recommend books we’ve personally read and genuinely believe readers should know about
• Our reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of commission rates
• Amazon may place cookies on your device to track the referral

For more information about the Amazon Associates Program, visit Amazon’s Associates Program page.

6. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We share data with the following third-party services:

• Amazon: Receives click data when you use our affiliate links
• Google Analytics: Receives anonymized traffic data for analysis
• Email service provider: Stores email addresses of newsletter subscribers only
• Web hosting provider: Has access to server logs for maintenance purposes

We never sell your personal information to third parties. Data is only shared with service providers essential to operating our website, and these providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

7. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• SSL encryption: All data transmission between your browser and our servers is encrypted
• Secure hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular backups
• Access controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols for data access
• Regular security audits: Periodic reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities
• Limited data retention: We only keep data as long as necessary for stated purposes

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to deletion: Request complete deletion of your personal data
• Right to opt out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to lodge complaints: File complaints with your local data protection authority
• Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thebookbench.pro. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. User Rights & Control Options

You have control over your data and can:

• Unsubscribe from newsletter: Click the one-click unsubscribe link in any email we send
• Clear browser cookies: Delete cookies through your browser settings
• Request data deletion: Email us to request complete deletion of your information
• Opt out of analytics: Use browser extensions or settings to block Google Analytics
• Contact us with concerns: Reach out with any privacy questions or concerns

We respect your privacy choices and will honor all legitimate requests promptly.

10. Children’s Online Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@thebookbench.pro. We will delete such information from our systems promptly.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

11. Policy Updates & Notifications

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How we notify you of changes:

• The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised
• Significant changes will be communicated via email to newsletter subscribers
• Major updates will be prominently displayed on our homepage
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of our website after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.