Privacy policy

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Nook & Novel Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Nook & Novel operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). Nook & Novel is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

๐Ÿ” Personal Information We Collect or Process

"Personal information" refers to details that identify or can reasonably be linked to you. It excludes anonymized or de-identified data. Categories we collect or process include:

๐Ÿ“‡ Contact Details: Name, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email.
๐Ÿ’ณ Financial Info: Payment card info, account numbers, payment confirmation, and transaction details.
๐Ÿ” Account Details: Username, password, security questions, preferences, and store settings.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Transactions: Items viewed, added to cart, added to wishlist, purchased, returned, or canceled.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Communications: Information provided during customer support and inquiries.
๐Ÿ’ป Device & Usage: IP address, device/browser details, network connection, cookies, and on-site navigation.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Personal Information Sources

  • โ€ข Directly from you: When registering, purchasing, or communicating with us.
  • โ€ข Automatically collected: Via cookies and device tracking technologies while browsing.
  • โ€ข Service providers & partners: Tech platforms, payment gateways, and fulfillment services.

โš™๏ธ How We Use Your Personal Information

โœจ Providing & Improving Services: Fulfilling orders, processing payments, arranging shipping, managing returns, and recommending related bookish treasures.
๐Ÿ“ฃ Marketing & Promotions: Sending updates, email promotions, and showing personalized online product advertisements.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security & Fraud Prevention: Authenticating accounts, detecting fraudulent or unauthorized activity, and protecting storefront integrity.
๐Ÿ’Œ Communication & Support: Assisting you promptly with orders, questions, and inquiries.
โš–๏ธ Legal Compliance: Complying with regulatory obligations, court orders, or civil discovery.

๐Ÿค How We Disclose Personal Information

We disclose personal information to legitimate third parties where necessary, including:

  • โ€ข Shopify & Service Providers: For IT hosting, payments, fulfillment, shipping, and analytics.
  • โ€ข Marketing Partners: To display relevant ads based on your store interactions.
  • โ€ข Upon Your Direction: When you authorize third-party logistics or social logins.
  • โ€ข Corporate Transactions & Legal: For mergers, acquisitions, legal defense, and law enforcement requests.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Relationship with Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify, which processes personal data to deliver and refine services. In addition, Shopify may utilize information gathered from your interactions with our store and other merchants to power enhanced features.

To learn more or exercise your Shopify rights, visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy and the Shopify Privacy Portal.

๐Ÿ”— External Links: We are not responsible for third-party platforms linked on our store; review their policies before sharing data.
๐Ÿง’ Children's Data: We do not intentionally collect or sell personal information from individuals under 16 or the legal age of majority.
๐Ÿ”’ Security & Retention: We apply industry safeguards, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Data is kept as long as needed for operations or legal duties.
๐ŸŒ International Transfers: Data may be transferred outside your country under legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

โš–๏ธ Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may exercise:

  • โ€ข Right to Access / Know: Request details of personal data we retain.
  • โ€ข Right to Delete: Request removal of your personal information.
  • โ€ข Right to Correct: Rectify outdated or inaccurate records.
  • โ€ข Right to Portability: Obtain a transferable copy of your data.
  • โ€ข Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe directly via link in any promotional message.

We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. Identity verification or proof of agent authorization will be requested before requests are processed.

๐Ÿ“ฎ Contact Us & Complaints

If you have questions, complaints, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, reach out directly:

๐Ÿ“ง Email: info@nookandnovel.co.za