Privacy Policy
Books in Your Pocket
Effective Date: May 21, 2026
Books in Your Pocket (“Books in Your Pocket, BIYP,” “we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website.
By using Books in Your Pocket, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Books in Your Pocket is an independent author discovery platform that helps readers find participating author stores.
Books in Your Pocket does not sell books directly and does not process customer purchases.
Contact:
Website: https://payhip.com/biyp
Email: sesmith@sesmithfl.com
If required under applicable law:
Data Controller: Books in Your Pocket
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Newsletter signup information
- Contact messages
- Author applications
Information Collected Automatically
- Device type
- Browser type
- IP address
- Country/region
- Pages visited
- Referral source
- Usage statistics
Collected through:
- Cookies
- Analytics tools
- Website logs
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- operate Books in Your Pocket;
- improve reader experience;
- communicate updates;
- respond to inquiries;
- manage author participation;
- monitor website performance;
- protect against abuse.
We do not sell personal information.
4. Legal Basis (EEA / UK GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, processing is based on:
Consent
Example:
- newsletters;
- optional cookies.
Legitimate Interests
Example:
- site improvement;
- fraud prevention;
- analytics.
Contract
Example:
- author participation requests.
Legal Obligations
Example:
- compliance requirements.
5. Cookies
Books in Your Pocket may use:
Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Measure site performance.
Preference Cookies
Remember settings.
Visitors may manage cookies through browser settings.
Where legally required, cookie consent will be requested.
6. Newsletter Communications
If users subscribe:
We may send:
- updates;
- author announcements;
- featured books;
- Books in Your Pocket news.
Users may unsubscribe anytime.
7. External Author Stores
Books in Your Pocket links to independent author websites.
Purchases and account creation occur directly with those authors.
Their privacy policies apply.
Storybound is not responsible for:
- transactions;
- customer accounts;
- data collection on external sites.
We encourage reviewing each author’s privacy practices.
8. Analytics
Books in Your Pocket may use analytics services to understand:
- visitor trends;
- genre interest;
- navigation patterns.
Analytics may collect:
- anonymized usage data;
- technical information.
Where required, consent will be requested.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell user information.
We may share data only with:
- website providers;
- analytics providers;
- legal authorities (when required).
All providers must protect personal data appropriately.
10. International Transfers
Information may be processed outside your country.
Where required, safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses;
- lawful transfer mechanisms
will apply.
11. Data Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary.
Typical periods:
Contact requests → up to 24 months
Newsletter records → until unsubscribe
Analytics → according to provider settings
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on location, users may request:
- access;
- correction;
- deletion;
- restriction;
- portability;
- objection;
- withdrawal of consent.
Requests:
sesmith@sesmithfl.com
We may verify identity before processing requests.
13. California Rights (if applicable)
California residents may have additional rights under applicable law.
Books in Your Pocket does not sell personal information.
14. Children
Books in Your Pocket is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect children’s data.
Parents may request deletion.
15. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information.
However, no online system is completely secure.
16. Changes
We may update this policy periodically.
The updated version becomes effective when posted.
17. Contact
Books in Your Pocket
Email: sesmith@sesmithfl.com
Website: https://payhip.com/biyp