At Anyone for Books, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information collected through our website, email communications, social media platforms, and point-of-sale systems.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Billing and shipping information
  • Purchase history
  • Information voluntarily submitted through forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or social media interactions.

Payments made online or in person may be processed through third-party platforms such as Square Canada.

How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
  • Process purchases and orders
  • Communicate about orders, events, promotions, or bookstore updates
  • Send email newsletters and marketing communications
  • Respond to customer inquiries
  • Improve our products, services, website, and customer experience
  • Maintain business records and fulfill legal obligations
  • Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, we may send updates about:
  • New and used books
  • Events and community programming
  • Book recommendations
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Store news and announcements

By subscribing to our email list, you consent to receive marketing and promotional emails from Anyone for Books. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included at the bottom of every email.

Social Media and Third-Party Platforms
We may communicate with customers through social media platforms and third-party services, including Instagram, Facebook, and email marketing providers. These platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Payment Processing
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including Square Canada. We do not store full payment card information on our own servers.

Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers only as necessary to operate our business, including payment processors, email marketing providers, shipping providers, website hosting services, and social media platforms.

Data Storage and International Services
Some third-party service providers may store or process information outside of Canada. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be subject to the laws of other jurisdictions.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent.

Your Rights
You may request to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request the deletion of your information where applicable by law

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to help us understand website traffic and improve user experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

Canadian Privacy Compliance
Anyone for Books strives to comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Anyone for Books
Email: [email protected]


- Last Updated: May 21, 2026

PRIVACY POLICY