Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 25, 2025
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Welcome to Bookseedlings. Your privacy is a top priority for us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, https://bookseedlings.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information to provide you with a seamless shopping experience. This information falls into two categories:
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Information You Provide Directly:
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Purchase Information: When you buy a book, we collect your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number.
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Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name and email address.
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Communications: When you contact our customer support, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
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Information Collected Automatically:
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Device and Browsing Data: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This is done using cookies and similar technologies.
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3. How Do We Use Your Information?
Your information is used for specific, legitimate purposes, including:
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To Process and Fulfill Your Orders: To manage payments, arrange for shipping, and send you order confirmations and tracking updates.
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To Improve Our Store: To analyze how readers interact with our Site, helping us enhance our layout, product selection, and overall user experience.
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To Provide Customer Support: To respond effectively to your inquiries and resolve any issues.
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For Marketing and Communication: To send you occasional emails about new arrivals, special offers, or authors we think you’ll love. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
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For Security: To prevent fraud, protect the security of our Site, and enforce our terms.
4. When and Why Do We Share Your Information?
We respect your information and do not sell it to data brokers. We only share your information with trusted partners for essential business purposes:
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Order Fulfillment: We share your name and shipping address with our shipping carriers (e.g., USPS) to deliver your books.
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Payment Processing: We share your transaction information with our secure payment processors (Stripe and PayPal) to authorize and complete your payment.
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Marketing and Analytics: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google, Meta) to help us understand our audience and deliver relevant ads.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
5. Cookies and Digital Advertising
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember what’s in your cart, and gather analytics. We also use cookies for interest-based advertising. You have control over cookies and can disable them through your browser settings. For more information on how to opt-out of data sharing for advertising purposes, please see our “Do Not Sell My Information“ page.
6. Data Security & Retention
We implement appropriate technical and administrative security measures to protect your personal information. All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL technology.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (for example, for tax and accounting purposes).
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
We believe in empowering our readers. You have the following rights regarding your information:
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Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time.
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Marketing Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
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California Residents: Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have specific rights to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please visit our Do Not Sell My Information page.
8. Information About Children
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information from your child, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date.
10. How to Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Company Name: Mercer Productions LLC
Company Number: B20250129183
Business Address: 416 S Spring St, Suite 405, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (231) 380-0188
Contact Form: Click here
Hours of Operation: Our support team is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
Service Commitment: We strive to respond to all inquiries within one business day.