Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-10-03

At Books Cover Designs (www.bookscoverdesigns.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable in Portugal.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you contact us, request a quote, or place an order:

Full name
Email address
Billing address
Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
Project details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Communicate with you about your project
Process payments and issue invoices
Deliver custom book cover design services
Improve our services and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share your information with:

Payment processors like Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., based in Ireland (see their Privacy Policy)
Legal authorities if required by law

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. Payments are processed through secure and encrypted platforms such as Stripe.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@bookscoverdesigns.com. If you have concerns, you may also contact the supervisory authority in Portugal: National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) – www.cnpd.pt

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at: info@bookscoverdesigns.com