This Privacy Policy explains how AudiobookNook (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you visit https://audiobooknook.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. Last updated: June 7, 2026.
1. Who we are
AudiobookNook is an independent audiobook recommendation website. For the purposes of applicable data-protection law, we act as the controller of personal information collected through the Site. You can reach us at any time through our Contact page.
2. Information we collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. We may collect the following:
- Information you provide. When you contact us through our Contact page or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and tools automatically log technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system, language preference, referring and exit pages, the pages you view, and the dates and times of access.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as described in Section 4.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we ask that you not send it to us.
3. How we use information
We use the information we collect to: operate, maintain, and improve the Site; respond to your inquiries and provide support; understand and analyze usage and trends; personalize and measure content and advertising; detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, and abuse; and comply with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies that are required for the Site to function.
- Performance and analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site.
- Advertising and targeting cookies set by us or third parties to deliver and measure relevant ads.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of personalized advertising using the links in Section 5. Disabling some cookies may affect how the Site works.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
We may display advertising on the Site, including ads served by Google and other third parties.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices, or, for users in the EU, www.youronlinechoices.eu.
For more information about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google’s policy.
6. Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services collect information such as the pages visited and the time spent on the Site, generally in aggregated or de-identified form. You can learn about Google’s practices at policies.google.com/privacy and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Affiliate links
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. When you click them, the affiliate network or merchant may set cookies to attribute any resulting trial or purchase. See our Disclaimer for more about our affiliate relationships.
8. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with the following categories of recipients:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, security, and form processing;
- Analytics providers that help us measure and improve the Site;
- Advertising partners (such as Google) that serve and measure ads;
- Affiliate networks and merchants for attribution of qualifying actions;
- Legal and safety recipients where we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, property, or safety; and
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
9. Third-party links
The Site links to third-party websites and services that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
10. International data transfers
The Site is operated online and may be accessed from around the world. Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, where data-protection laws may differ. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Information collected for analytics and advertising is retained in accordance with the applicable provider’s policies.
12. Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the rights to access, correct, update, or delete it; to object to or restrict certain processing; to withdraw consent; and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond as required by applicable law. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
14. EU/UK (GDPR) information
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent; our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site; and compliance with legal obligations. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
15. California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use and share it; to request deletion of your personal information; to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; and not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell your personal information for money. To exercise your rights, please contact us.
16. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, the Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can still control tracking using the cookie and opt-out tools described above.
17. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
18. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
19. Contact us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach us through our Contact page.