BSN Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 9, 2025
Last Updated: September 9, 2025
BookStylistsNow.com (“BSN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you access or use our website, directory, promotional programs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions of Use and Subscription Agreement. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you use our Services:
1.1 Information You Provide:
- Registration details (name, email address, phone number, mailing address).
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers).
- Directory listing details (business name, description, photos, videos, social media links).
- Communications with us (customer support requests, inquiries, or feedback).
1.2 Information Collected Automatically:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
- Usage data (pages visited, referral links, time spent on site).
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).
1.3 Information from Third Parties:
- Payment processors, marketing partners, or analytics providers may provide data to help us operate and improve the Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the BSN directory and promotional programs.
- Process payments and manage subscriptions.
- Verify eligibility for promotional offers.
- Communicate with you about your account, membership, or services.
- Promote your directory listing in advertising or marketing materials.
- Send newsletters, announcements, and promotional messages (you may opt out at any time).
- Monitor and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or unlawful activity.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: Third parties that support payment processing, hosting (including Course Vector), analytics, marketing, and customer support.
- With Other Users: Public directory listings are accessible by site visitors and may be indexed by search engines.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Public directory data may remain accessible until you update or remove it. Deleted accounts may be permanently removed from our systems, subject to legal retention requirements. Data may also separately be retained by payment processors which is necessary as part of membership.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information.
- Request deletion of your account or data.
- Opt out of promotional emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in our messages.
- Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in Section 11.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
BSN uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve the user experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly without them.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. BSN is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites.
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, consistent with the dispute resolution terms set forth in our Terms and Conditions of Use and Subscription Agreement.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
BSN Support Team
Kingsalon@yahoo.com
145 Huggins Road, Duncannon, PA, 17020
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
BSN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any updates.