Who We Are
The Library Stacks is an independent digital publisher at thelibrarystacks.com. We produce and sell nonfiction ebooks and print books across personal finance, health and wellness, self-help, business, lifestyle, family, and communication.
What Information We Collect
When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, billing address, and payment information. Payment data is processed through our payment provider and is not stored on our servers.
When you create a membership account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored encrypted). We retain your purchase history so you can access your downloads at any time.
If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
We also collect standard technical data automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site. This helps us understand how the site is used and detect issues.
Cookies
We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand site usage. If you purchase or create an account, login cookies are set for up to two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly without them.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to process orders and deliver your purchases, provide access to your member library, respond to support requests, and send order confirmations and account notices. If you opt in, we send emails about new releases, promotions, and reading recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Who We Share Data With
We share data only with service providers necessary to operate the site: our payment processor, email platform, and hosting provider. Each is bound by their own privacy policies and may not use your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your account and purchase data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data except where we are required to retain it for legal or tax purposes.
Your Rights
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccurate data, or request that we delete your account and associated data. To make any of these requests, contact us at the email address on our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, use the form at thelibrarystacks.com/contact.