Privacy Policy

  • Effective: 5/1/2025
  • Updated: 8/20/2025

At SimilarBooks.net, your privacy is a top priority. This is a Privacy Policy, and it explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Automatically Collected Information

  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience, track website usage, and enable certain functionalities. Cookies may collect:
    • Your IP address.
    • Browser type and version.
    • Pages visited and time spent on the site.
  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and Google Site Kit to analyze site traffic and user behavior.

b. Affiliate Links

  • Amazon Associates Program: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking on affiliate links may result in Amazon collecting data about your visit and purchases. Amazon’s Privacy Policy governs their data collection practices. Please review their policy for more details: Amazon Privacy Notice.

c. Advertising Data

  • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display personalized advertisements. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. For more details, review Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To improve website functionality and user experience.
  • To analyze traffic and performance through analytics tools.
  • To track affiliate link performance and earn commissions.
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google Ads.

3. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics and Google Site Kit

  • Purpose: analytics to understand site usage.
  • Data: cookies or similar identifiers; page views; referrers; device and browser info; approximate location.
  • Choices: block or delete cookies; use Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on.
  • Learn more: Google’s Privacy Policy.

Amazon Associates Program

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
  • Purpose: affiliate tracking so Amazon can attribute purchases to our links.
  • Data: cookies or tracking identifiers used by Amazon for attribution; we receive aggregate performance reports only.
  • Learn more: Amazon Privacy Notice.

Google Ads

  • Purpose: advertising and measurement; ads may be personalized.
  • Data: cookies or similar identifiers for ad delivery and reporting.
  • Choices: manage ad personalization in your Google settings or with industry opt-out tools; you can also block or delete cookies.
  • Learn more: Google’s Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access and Correction: You can request a copy of your data or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
  • Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@similarbooks.net.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Additionally, SimilarBooks.net is not advertised or intended for use by children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites, including Amazon. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@similarbooks.net
Website: https://similarbooks.net

10. Jurisdictional Notices

  • California residents: We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out at any time in your cookie settings, by enabling Global Privacy Control in your browser, or by emailing contact@similarbooks.net.
  • EU/UK visitors: We rely on consent for cookies and ads where required, and on legitimate interests for basic analytics and security. You can withdraw consent or object at any time in your browser or cookie settings, or by emailing contact@similarbooks.net.

By using SimilarBooks.net, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy.