Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 24, 2025
book2.co ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit or use our platform, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
book2.co is an online platform for promoting and selling artwork. All intellectual property remains with the original artist. The data controller for this website is:
- Rafal Siepak
- ul. Zielona 3
- 34-730 Mszana Dolna
- Poland
2. Information We Collect
- Account Data: Email address and username.
- Transaction Data: Payment and payout details (e.g., bank or PayPal info)
- Referral Data: Referral IDs, relationships, and performance
- Technical Data: IP address, device info, browser type, and usage analytics
- Cookies: Session and preference cookies for authentication and analysis
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process purchases, donations, and payouts
- Operate referral systems and track revenue sharing
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, anti-fraud)
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Improve platform performance and user experience
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., account services)
- Legal compliance (e.g., financial reporting)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics)
- Your consent (e.g., cookies, marketing)
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors and financial institutions
- Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Other users (only if you are part of a referral relationship)
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to remember login sessions, track usage, and personalize your experience. You may manage cookies through your browser settings. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law (e.g., for tax reporting or dispute resolution).
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar laws, you may:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Object to or restrict our processing in certain cases
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., UODO in Poland)
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such cases, we take appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notice. Continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any updates.
12. Contact
For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact: