Adventist Pioneer Library

Adventist Pioneer Library

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Privacy Policy for Adventist Pioneer Library

Effective Date: April 7, 2025

Welcome to Adventist Pioneer Library. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or make a purchase from us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and billing address.
  • Payment Information: We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions. We do not store your full payment details (e.g., credit card numbers) on our servers.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username and password.
  • Order Information: Details about the products you purchase, including your order history.
  • Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and other usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information through:

  • Forms you fill out on our website, such as during checkout or when creating an account.
  • Cookies and similar technologies that track your browsing activity.
  • Third-party services, such as analytics providers or advertising partners.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and handling returns or exchanges.
  • Communicate with you about your orders, account, or inquiries.
  • Improve our website and services, including personalizing your experience.
  • Send you marketing communications, if you have opted in to receive them.
  • Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to lawful requests.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information, such as payment details.
  • Secure servers and databases.
  • Access controls to limit who can view your information.
  • Regular security audits and updates.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: These assist us in operating our website, processing payments, shipping orders, or providing customer support. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Partners: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

For customers in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and use safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for data transfers outside the EU.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you.
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent, if processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. We use a cookie consent banner to obtain your consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typically, we retain order information for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

10. Marketing Communications

If you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we may send you emails about new products, promotions, or other updates. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact Us

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