Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 13, 2025
Last Updated: June 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Funtacular Books ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.funtacularbooks.com (the "Site") or make purchases through our affiliated retailers.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
Class Registration Data: Information collected when you enroll in our classes, including class preferences and registration details
Progress Tracking: Your progress through classes, completion status, and learning milestones
Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us
Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

Third-Party Information

Purchase Data: We may receive information about your purchases from third-party retailers (such as Amazon) when you buy our products
Social Media: Information from social media platforms if you interact with our social media accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Product Delivery: To fulfill orders and provide customer service
Class Management: To enroll you in classes, track your progress, and provide personalized learning experiences
Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about our products and classes
Marketing: To send promotional materials about our products and classes (with your consent - we never spam or sell your information)
Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Business Operations: To protect our rights, prevent fraud, and maintain security

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal information based on:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications
Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you
Legitimate Interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and website improvement
Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Website hosting and maintenance providers
Email marketing platforms
Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
Customer service platforms

Business Partners

Third-party retailers (Amazon, etc.) for order fulfillment
Marketing partners (with your consent)

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or government request
To protect our rights, property, or safety
In connection with business transfers or mergers

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact Information: Until you request deletion or withdraw consent
Class Data and Progress: For the duration of your enrollment and up to 3 years after completion for record-keeping purposes
Website Usage Data: Typically 2-3 years for analytics purposes
Communication Records: Up to 7 years for business and legal purposes
Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties and we do not engage in spam marketing practices.

7. Your Privacy Rights

All Users

Access: Request information about data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing at any time
Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
Data Protection Officer: Contact our DPO with privacy concerns

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Know: Right to know what personal information is collected
Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information
Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Non-Discrimination: Right not to be discriminated against for exercising rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties and we never engage in spam marketing practices.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Provide personalized content and advertisements
Ensure website security and functionality

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Amazon and other retailers where our products are sold
Social media platforms
Partner websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses
Adequacy decisions
Other approved transfer mechanisms

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending email notifications to registered users
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Funtacular Books
Email: support@funtacularbooks.com
Address: 1600 N. Milwaukee Ave. #1033, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 United States of America

For GDPR Inquiries:

Email: support@funtacularbooks.com

For CCPA Inquiries:

Email: support@funtacularbooks.com

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

This privacy policy was last updated on 6/13/2025. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.