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 address, phone number and profile picture supplied through sign-in or your profile.
- 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.
- Technical and usage data — browser and device information, pages viewed and actions taken when security, diagnostics or consented analytics services record them.
- Book-request messages — request details, linked listings and private buyer–seller follow-up messages. Public request cards do not display phone numbers or email addresses.
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 provide in-site notifications about orders, listings, payouts and book requests.
- To comply with Indian law and respond to lawful requests.
3. Sharing
We use service providers for hosting, authentication, storage, site measurement and advertising. Courier details are recorded for an order when it is dispatched. We do not publish buyers' or sellers' direct contact details in the public book-request feed. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect users and the service.
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 keep account and marketplace records for as long as they are needed to operate the service, resolve disputes, prevent abuse and meet legal or accounting obligations. You may request deletion; some order, payment or safety records may need to be retained.
7. Your rights
You may ask to access, correct or delete your personal information by writing to info@oldtextbooks.com. We will verify the request and explain if any information must be retained.
8. Security
We use encrypted connections, access controls and restricted storage for marketplace data. No online system can guarantee absolute security, so please protect your account and tell us promptly about suspected misuse.
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 info@oldtextbooks.com.