Privacy Policy

Last updated April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Best Dystopian Books / KN Tristan (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit bestdystopianbooks.com (the “Site”), make a purchase through our store, or subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a freebie
  • Name, email address, billing address, shipping address, and payment information when you make a purchase through our store
  • Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and receipts
  • Deliver digital products and reader freebies you have requested
  • Send our newsletter and email communications you have subscribed to
  • Segment our email list to send you relevant content based on how you joined or what you’ve downloaded
  • Respond to your questions or requests
  • Improve the Site and understand how visitors use it
  • Show you relevant advertisements on third-party platforms (Facebook/Meta)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Payment processing: Payment transactions are processed by WooCommerce. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
  • Email marketing: Your name and email address are stored with our email marketing platform, MailerLite. Their privacy policy governs how they handle this data.
  • Ebook delivery: When you download an ebook, your information may be shared with BookFunnel solely for the purpose of delivering your download. BookFunnel’s privacy policy governs their data practices.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic. Google may receive your IP address and behavioral data. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Advertising: We use the Facebook/Meta pixel to measure ad performance and build retargeting audiences. Meta’s data practices are governed by their own privacy policy.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to function properly and to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Cookies are set by:

  • WooCommerce — for shopping cart functionality and order processing
  • Google Analytics — for traffic and behavior analysis
  • Facebook/Meta pixel — for advertising measurement and retargeting
  • Yoast SEO — for site functionality
  • YouTube — if you play an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies on your device

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality, including the ability to complete a purchase.

5. Email Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive regular email communications including blog updates, video content, series news, and book recommendations. Each email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also unsubscribe at any time by contacting us directly.

We do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you unsubscribe from our email list, your data will be removed from active communications within 30 days. Purchase records are retained for accounting and legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your information
  • Request a portable copy of your data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (including unsubscribing from emails)

EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have the rights described above under the General Data Protection Regulation. Our lawful bases for processing include contract performance (order fulfillment), legitimate interests (analytics, fraud prevention), and consent (email marketing).

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the link at the bottom of this page.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites including retailers, BookFunnel, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Affiliate Links

Some links on this Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program. 

Affiliate links may involve third-party tracking cookies that allow the affiliate program to attribute a sale to this Site. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate program’s privacy policy. We only recommend books and products we have genuinely read, used, or believe will be valuable to our readers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us.