Privacy Policy

Effective: July 31, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how BookThird.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information ("PI") when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a clear understanding of how your information is handled.

Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you use BookThird.com:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional) during account creation.
  • User-generated Content: Information you provide in listings, reviews, or other areas of the platform.

We do not collect:

  • Payment Information: We utilize Stripe, a secure third-party payment processor, for transactions. Stripe collects and stores your payment information directly, and we do not have access to it. Refer to Stripe's privacy policy for details on their data handling practices: Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
  • Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive information like health data, government IDs, or racial/ethnic origin.

Data Usage

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: Facilitate bookings, communication between users, and manage your account.
  • Marketing and Analytics: We may use anonymized or aggregated data for marketing purposes and website analytics to improve user experience and personalize features.
  • Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide support related to our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve our website functionality and user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that remember your preferences and track your activity on our website. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with the following:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party service providers like cloud storage providers to maintain our website and services. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.

Data Storage

Your personal information is stored on secure cloud databases. We retain your information for the duration of your account or as necessary to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can exercise these rights by sending an email to data-compliance@bookthird.com.

Security

We take various security measures to protect your personal information, including access control, encryption, and regular security assessments. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We strive to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Compliance

We strive to comply with all applicable data privacy regulations. Currently, we are not subject to specific regulations like GDPR or CCPA. However, we will adapt our privacy policy to comply with future regulations as needed depending on our operational locations.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed towards children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at data-compliance@bookthird.com. We will take steps to remove such information from our records.

Policy Updates

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by email and through a site-wide notification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, you can contact us at:

Email: data-compliance@bookthird.com