Last updated: October 11, 2026
The Books Will Save Us is an independent publishing imprint operated by Type 4 Books, LLC. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting our online store at shop.thebookswillsaveus.com.
Information We Collect
When you place an order, contact us, or subscribe to our reader list, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Your shipping and billing address
- Your phone number, if provided
- Details about your purchases
- Information you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence
Our website may also collect limited technical information, such as browser details, IP addresses, and cookies necessary for website functionality and analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process, fulfill, and ship orders
- Communicate about purchases, shipping, and customer service
- Process returns and refunds
- Deliver promotional offers, including our free bookmark program
- Send newsletters and updates if you subscribe to our reader list
- Improve our website and shopping experience
- Maintain business records and comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Payments and Third-Party Services
Big Cartel hosts our online store. Third-party payment providers, such as Stripe or PayPal, process payments securely, depending on the payment method selected at checkout.
We do not directly receive or store your complete credit card information.
We may share information with trusted service providers as necessary to operate our business, including:
- Big Cartel: Website hosting, shopping cart functionality, and order management
- Payment processors: Securely processing purchases and refunds
- Shipping providers: Delivering your orders
- Email marketing providers: Managing subscriptions and sending communications you have requested
- Website analytics providers: Understanding website traffic and improving our store, if enabled
These providers process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.
Email Subscriptions and Promotions
If you subscribe to our reader list or sign up for a promotional offer, such as free bookmarks, we may use your email address to send newsletters, new release announcements, and occasional special offers.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our messages.
We do not automatically subscribe customers to marketing emails simply because they make a purchase.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential shopping functions, including maintaining your cart and completing checkout.
We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our store.
For more information about cookies used by our storefront platform, please review Big Cartel's Privacy Policy.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill orders, provide customer service, maintain business records, and comply with applicable tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
Marketing subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request its deletion, subject to any applicable legal requirements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to exercise other privacy rights.
To make a request, please contact us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our business practices, services, or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Books Will Save Us
Type 4 Books, LLC
Chesapeake, Virginia
hello@thebookswillsaveus.com