Handpicked Books ("we" or "us") have adopted the following privacy policy which applies
to all personal information ("information") collected by us from visitors ("you"
or "yours") to the website ("the site");
When and how we collect information - Information is collected
by specifically requesting it from you, generally this occurs when you subscribe
to our services, and on an ongoing basis as you use the services.
Why we collect information - We collect information in order to
provide the services on offer and to ensure that you receive a more customised service,
which will add value to your online experience. By doing this we are better equipped
to meet your needs by targeting the best and most appropriate products, services
and information to you.
Use of information collected on the site - We want to help you
maintain your privacy on the Internet. We will treat your information in total confidence
and will only share your information with our affiliates, investors, alliance partners
and agents and will not sell, share or rent this information to any other third-parties.
The information which we collect from you may be used for a variety of reasons,
such as establishing general demographics, statistics or market information or to
compile a broad profile of visitors who access, use the services we provide, and
transact via the site. Please note that all information is aggregated, therefore
no identifiable individual or company information is shared with other parties.
E-Mails of promotions - We may also use the information we collect
to be able to better meet your needs by sending you information on new services
or products which may be of interest to you. From time to time we will mail you
information about us or our partners, if you do not wish to receive this e-mail
or mail you can opt out by modifying your profile in the members area of the site.
Cookie Technology - We use cookie technology. Cookie technology
consists of tiny pieces of data or a small text file that is stored on your computer's
hard drive and which contains information about you, so that the next time you visit
the site the Cookie reminds us of who you are, enabling us to achieve our goal of
providing a valuable online experience to you. You can, however, set up your internet
browser to disable this cookie technology (procedure varies according to the browser
you are using).
When we will disclose information - We may disclose information
if required to do so by law or if it is required to protect the safety of our customers
or the public, or if we believe that such action is necessary to protect and defend
our rights or property, the site, or our customers.
Storage of information - Information collected by us via the site
is stored in a secure operating environment that is not available to the public.
In many instances, such as in the case of credit card numbers, the information is
encrypted before any transactions are conducted.
Hyperlinks to Third-Party websites - This web-site may contain
links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies adopted by
the proprietors of these other sites.
Right to amend this policy - We reserve the right to amend this
privacy policy at any time. All amendments to this privacy policy will be posted
on the site ("the current version"). Unless otherwise stated the current version
will supersede and replace all the previous versions of the privacy policy. A print-out
signed by the webmaster responsible for maintaining this site will serve as prima
facie proof as to the date of publication and content of the current version.