Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Dr. Archer Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://drarcherbooks.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website and purchase our products. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

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

  • Purchase books or products from our Website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Register for events or author appearances
  • Interact with our social media platforms

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping information
  • Payment card details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visit
  • Clickstream data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These include:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for Website functionality and security
  • Functional Cookies: Support features like social media sharing and feedback collection
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions and improve our Website
  • Advertisement Cookies: Deliver personalized content based on your interests

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent tool on our Website.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your book orders
  • Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Improve our Website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Notify you about events, book launches, and author appearances

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors for secure transaction handling
  • Shipping companies for order fulfillment
  • Email service providers for newsletter distribution
  • Web hosting and analytics providers
  • Customer support platforms

4.2 Business Partners

Authorized book retailers when you choose to purchase through their platforms, including:

  • Amazon.com
  • Barnes & Noble
  • IngramSpark
  • Apple Books
  • Google Books

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Government or regulatory requests
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • To enforce our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

6.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

6.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions

6.4 Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly

6.5 Cookie Preferences

Manage your cookie settings through our cookie consent tool

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@drarcherbooks.com.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Website, you consent to such transfer.

10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through our cookie consent tool.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Maintain business records for analysis and/or audit purposes

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification if we have your email address

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Dr. Archer Books
Palm Beach, FL, USA
Email: admin@drarcherbooks.com
Phone: +1 (123) 456-7777

For specific privacy inquiries:

15. CONSENT

By using our Website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Your privacy is important to us. At Dr. Archer Books, we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy is part of our commitment to maintaining your trust as we share our literary works and mission of empowerment with you.