Privacy Policy — Medici Books

This Privacy Policy explains how Medici Books collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for customers in Ireland, and applicable United States state-level privacy laws (such as the CCPA).

1. Who We Are

  • Medici Books is an independent bookstore based in the United Kingdom and is the data controller for your personal information.
  • Contact: medicibooks.mail@gmail.com

2. Information We CollectWe may collect:

  • Name, billing address, and shipping address.
  • Email address and phone number (if provided).
  • Order history and website usage data (cookies and analytics information).
  • Payment details (processed securely through Shopify and payment providers; we do not store full card details).

3. How We Use Your InformationWe use your information to:

  • Process and deliver orders, provide customer support, and send order updates.
  • Improve our website, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for ProcessingWe process personal data under contract fulfilment (delivering orders), legal obligations (tax and accounting), legitimate interests (fraud prevention), and explicit consent (marketing and non-essential cookies).5. Cookies Policy

  • Essential Cookies: Required for shopping cart operation, checkout, and security features.
  • Analytics & Marketing Cookies: Used to understand website performance and run targeted ads. These are only activated with your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time.

6. Sharing Your InformationWe only share personal information with trusted service providers to run our store, including Shopify (e-commerce platform), our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments), and our delivery/logistics carriers. These providers may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.7. International Data Transfers and SecurityYour information is stored securely through Shopify. Because we serve international markets including the United States and Ireland, your data may be transferred and processed outside of your home country. We ensure appropriate legal safeguards are in place for all international transfers.8. Your RightsDepending on your location (UK, EU/Ireland, or US), you have the right to access your data, request corrections, request deletion, object to certain processing, or opt-out of data sharing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: medicibooks.mail@gmail.com.9. Data RetentionWe retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil orders, meet legal/tax obligations, or resolve disputes.10. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.11. Contact Us

  • Medici Books
  • Email: medicibooks.mail@gmail.com
  • Telephone: +44 7575343053