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Privacy Policy

Last Updated on March 21, 2024

 

Qix - The BookMakers LTD (“QIX”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your concerns about privacy and values the relationship we have with you. This Privacy Policy describes our privacy practices with respect to information collected through our websites, email newsletters, social media pages, event registration, mobile, and other applications owned and operated by us, our offline contacts, and any other services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as the “Services”). This Privacy Policy does not apply to all of our products and services; certain products and services will display a different privacy policy.

 

Please thoroughly read the Privacy Policy outlined below before utilizing our Services. By using our Services, you consent to the practices detailed in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any of the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the Services. We may update or change the terms of our Privacy Policy occasionally without prior notice. Your ongoing use of our Services after changes to these terms have been posted indicates your acceptance of those changes.

 

Personal Information We Collect

The types of Personal Information we collect depend on your interactions with us, the Services you utilize, and the choices you make. We collect Personal Information when you engage with our Services, such as ordering a book, registering details, subscribing to a newsletter, browsing our sites, completing surveys, participating in sweepstakes, requesting information, or through other interactions. “Personal Information” refers to information that identifies you or pertains to an identifiable individual. We gather various types of Personal Information based on your interactions to provide or enhance the Services.

 

If you provide Personal Information about others to us or our Service Providers in connection with the Services, you confirm that you are authorized to do so and allow us to use the information as per this Privacy Policy.

 

We collect your information from various sources and in different ways when using our Services, which include direct information from you, automatically collected information, data from third-party sources, and information we infer or generate from other data.

 

Over the past twelve (12) months, we have planned to collect and have collected the following categories of Personal Information:

- Identifiers (Contact Information) such as your real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, and other similar identifiers;

- Content and files, including photos, documents, or other files you upload to our Services; communications such as emails you send us are also collected and retained;

- Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law;

- Commercial and payment information, including records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, and other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies;

- Internet or other electronic network activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and interactions with websites, applications, or advertisements;

- Geolocation data;

- Demographic data;

- Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information;

- Professional or employment-related information;

- Education information, which includes personally identifiable information as defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, not publicly available;

- Inferences drawn from any of the identified information to create a profile reflecting a consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

 

Sensitive Personal Information

Our collection of Sensitive Personal Information is highly selective and strictly obtained directly from you, the consumer. We gather this information with explicit consent, clearly outlining its use at the time of collection. We often aggregate this data to enhance security and privacy. Over the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of Sensitive Personal Information from consumers:

 

·         Government ID: Identification issued by the government, such as Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, state identification cards, or passport numbers.

·         Account access information: Data required for accessing accounts, including account login details, financial account numbers, debit or credit card numbers, along with any necessary security codes, passwords, or credentials needed to access an account.

·         Sensitive demographic data: Information revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership.

 

 

How We Collect Information

With Services

·         Product Purchases: When you buy a book or other product via our Services, we gather Identifiers, Personal Information, and Commercial Information such as your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and payment details (credit or debit card information).

·         Reader Rewards: Upon registering for our Reader Rewards program, we collect Identifiers, Personal Information, and Commercial Information including your name, email address, and any proof of purchase documents you provide. For additional details, refer to the Reader Rewards Program Terms and Conditions.

·         Newsletter Subscriptions: When subscribing to our newsletters, we collect Identifiers like your email address and, for some newsletters, additional Personal Information such as your name, job title, interests, and similar details may be collected.

·         Sweepstakes, Contests, and Promotions: Participation in sweepstakes, contests, or similar promotions involves collecting Identifiers like your name, email address, mailing address, and Commercial Information including proof of purchase.

·         Registration for Programs and Events: When you register for our programs, events, or conferences, we collect Identifiers such as your name and email address.

·         Reading Preferences and Market Research: We gather Identifiers, Sensitive Demographic Information, and Internet Activity Information from you when you participate in surveys or provide feedback via our Services, our service providers’ platforms, over the phone, or during in-person interviews and focus groups, including details about your reading preferences like favorite authors or genres.

·         Divisional Influencer Programs: Participation in divisional Influencer programs may involve collecting Identifiers and Sensitive Demographic Information.

·         User-Generated Content: When you post content in online communities or other publicly accessible areas of our Services, including comments and reviews, we collect Personal Information. Be aware that any Personal Information you share can be seen by others. We do not assume responsibility for the Personal Information you choose to share, nor are we obligated to publish, remove, or edit any of your contributions (except as required by law). For more information, see the User Submissions section of our Terms of Use.

·         Job Applications: In connection with job applications, we collect Identifiers, Personal Information, Professional Information, and Education Information.

·         Customer Service Contact: We collect Identifiers and Personal Information when you interact with our customer service, whether online or offline, such as placing an order over the phone.