Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 5, 2026

BookQibla ("we," "us," "our") operates BookQibla.com (the "Site"), a book price-comparison and search service. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding that information, including rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Who We Are

BookQibla.com is operated by D.S. Williams, a Georgia sole proprietorship, based in the United States. For privacy questions, contact: info@bookqibla.com

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• If you sign up for a newsletter, mailing list, or price-alert feature: your email address
• If you contact us: your name, email, and message content

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device type, general location (city/country level)
• Pages visited, search queries entered (e.g. book titles, ISBNs, authors), time spent on pages
• Referring website and outbound clicks (including clicks on affiliate links)
• Cookie and similar tracking data (see our Cookie Policy)

We do not collect payment card information — all purchases happen on third-party retailer sites, not on BookQibla.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the search/comparison functionality
• To track which affiliate links are clicked, so we can earn commissions from partner retailers
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns (via analytics tools)
• To send newsletters or price alerts, if you opt in
• To respond to inquiries you send us
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for non-essential cookies, analytics, and marketing emails
• Legitimate interest — for essential site operation, security, and fraud prevention
• Contract — where you request a service (e.g. a newsletter you sign up for)

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential functions (site operation, remembering search preferences)
• Analytics (understanding how visitors use the Site)
• Affiliate tracking (attributing purchases made after clicking an outbound link to Amazon, eBay, AbeBooks, or other partner sites, so we can earn a commission)

EEA/UK visitors will see a cookie consent banner on first visit and can accept or reject non-essential cookies. Full details are in our Cookie Policy.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with:

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand site usage
• Affiliate networks and partner retailers (Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network, AbeBooks, and specialty booksellers) — only the data necessary to attribute a referral (typically via cookie, not personal identity)
• Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, email delivery)
• Legal authorities, if required by law

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses for such transfers.

8. Your Rights

If you are in the EEA/UK, under GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

If you are a California resident, under the CCPA you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@bookqibla.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

BookQibla.com is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No online service can guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at info@bookqibla.com