Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16-MAY-2025

Rufus Watson Books LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, rufuswatsonbooks.com, and any related services (collectively, the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from users, including:

Personal Data such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you voluntarily provide through forms, subscriptions, purchases, or communications.
Payment Information (when purchasing from our store), which may be processed via secure third-party payment processors—note that we do not store full credit card details on our servers.
Usage Data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies like web beacons to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and improve your experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain our website.
Process purchases and transactions.
Communicate with you regarding your account or orders.
Send newsletters, promotional emails, or updates (only if you opt in).
Improve our content, services, and user experience.
Monitor usage trends and detect or prevent fraud or abuse.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our operations, including:

Google Analytics to help us understand traffic and improve our site.
Mailchimp to manage our email communications.
Wix to host our website and process form-submitted or technical information.

These providers may access data only as necessary to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers working on our behalf.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
During business transfers such as a merger, acquisition, or sale.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent for communications.
Object to certain uses of your data.
File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@rufuswatsonbooks.com

Additional Privacy Information

Our website is accessible globally, and by using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States or other countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we’ve collected data from a child without proper consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

In the course of providing services, we may receive copyrighted materials or creative content. All submitted manuscripts or client materials are treated as confidential and handled with the highest level of privacy and care. Files are never transmitted over insecure networks or shared outside of Rufus Watson Books LLC. Upon completion of services, all submitted files are deleted and permanently erased from device memory to ensure security.

While we take extensive precautions to protect your creative work, including the use of secure systems and limited access, we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

You acknowledge and agree that Rufus Watson Books LLC is not liable for any unauthorized access resulting from hacking, malware, or force majeure. By using our services, you accept these conditions and understand that no system is immune to compromise.

Our Rights

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. If you have questions, please contact us at info@rufuswatsonbooks.com.