OldTextBooks.com ("we", "us", "our") operates the marketplace at oldtextbooks.com. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the service, you agree to this policy.
1. Information we collect
- Account data — name, email, phone number, password (hashed), and profile picture when you sign up or sign in with Google.
- Listing data — book title, ISBN, MRP, condition, photos, city and any details you add to a listing.
- Order data — shipping address, order history, refund requests, payment status (we do not store full card details).
- Wallet & payout data — earnings, transactions, UPI ID or bank details you provide for withdrawals.
- Device data — IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and analytics events used to keep the service safe and fast.
2. How we use your information
- To create your account and let you buy or sell books.
- To review listings, process orders, and settle payouts.
- To detect fraud, abuse and policy violations.
- To send transactional emails (order updates, payout confirmations) and, only with consent, product updates.
- To comply with Indian law and respond to lawful requests.
3. Sharing
We share limited information with service providers that help us run OldTextBooks — cloud hosting, payments, shipping, email delivery and analytics. We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, property or safety of users.
4. Cookies & analytics
We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and analytics cookies to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies from your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more.
5. Advertising
OldTextBooks may display advertisements via Google AdSense or similar partners. These partners may use cookies to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google's Ad Settings.
6. Data retention
We retain account and transaction data as long as your account is active or as required by tax and consumer-protection laws in India. You may request deletion of your account at any time — some records may be retained in anonymised form for compliance.
7. Your rights
You may access, correct, download or delete your personal information by writing to support@oldtextbooks.com. We respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We use encryption in transit, secure password hashing, row-level database security and audited hosting. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
9. Children
OldTextBooks is intended for users aged 13 and above. Users under 18 should use the service with a parent or guardian.
10. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.
11. Contact
Questions? Email support@oldtextbooks.com.