Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Horology Books (a division of NSM) values your privacy. This Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily send it to us—for example: When you send a message or inquiry through our contact form or email. When you communicate with us regarding an order, shipment, or question. Automatically, our website may collect limited technical information for security and analytics purposes, such as: Your IP address and browser type (via server logs and Google reCAPTCHA v3). Anonymous usage data collected by Google Search Console for performance monitoring. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural profiling, or tracking.

How We Use the Information

Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. Cookies We use the information solely to: Respond to your inquiries or orders. Maintain website security and performance. Comply with applicable legal requirements (e.g., tax or record-keeping). We do not sell, rent, or share your information with any third parties for marketing purposes.

Google reCAPTCHA v3

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam and automated abuse. This service analyses interactions (e.g., mouse movements, keystrokes, device data) to determine whether a user is human. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Service. By using our site, you acknowledge that certain technical data may be processed by Google for security purposes.

Data Storage & Retention

Messages or emails you send are stored only as long as necessary to address your inquiry or fulfill an order, after which they may be deleted. We do not create user accounts or maintain customer databases on the Site.

SECURITY

We employ reasonable technical measures (e.g., HTTPS, server-level protections) to safeguard all communications. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and you submit information at your own risk.

your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to: Request access to or deletion of any personal information you’ve provided. Object to the processing of your information. File a complaint with your local data-protection authority. Requests can be made via privacy [@] horologybooks.com.

COOKIES & TRACKING

Our website uses a cookie banner provided by an EU-compliant plugin to inform visitors about cookie use and manage consent. Only essential cookies are used, primarily for website functionality and security, including Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect against spam and abuse. These cookies do not store personal information and cannot be disabled because they are necessary for the website to operate properly. Visitors may review or change their cookie preferences at any time via the “Manage Consent” link in the footer. If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future (for analytics or preferences), users will be notified and given the choice to accept or reject them in compliance with GDPR and CCPA.

updates to this policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The date above indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated via notice on the Site.

contact

Horology Books (a division of NSM) Email: privacy [@] horologybooks.com Website: https://horologybooks.com For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at the email above.