1. Privacy Policy
    Last updated: May 2026
  2. Who We Are
    Cornerstone Books & Gifts (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website thecornerstonebooks.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy.

If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at: info@thecornerstonebooks.com.

  1. What Data We Collect
    When you use our website or place an order, we may collect:

Identity data: first name, last name

Contact data: email address, phone number, delivery address

Transaction data: details of products purchased and payment history

Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site (via cookies)

Communications data: any messages you send us via contact forms or chat

We do not store your full payment card details. Payments are processed securely by third-party payment processors.

  1. How We Use Your Data
    We use your personal data to:

Process and deliver your orders

Send you order confirmations and shipping updates

Respond to your customer service enquiries

Comply with legal obligations

Improve our website and shopping experience

Send you marketing emails only if you have opted in

We will never sell your data to third parties.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
    Under GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

Contract: to fulfil your order

Legal obligation: to comply with tax and consumer protection laws

Legitimate interest: to improve our services and prevent fraud

Consent: for marketing communications (you can withdraw at any time)

  1. Cookies
    Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies: required for the site and shopping cart to function

Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site

Marketing cookies: to show relevant content (only with your consent)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

  1. Third Parties We Share Data With
    We may share your data with trusted third parties, strictly to operate our business:

Third Party Purpose
Shipping/courier partners To deliver your order
Payment processors To handle secure payment
Joinchat (WhatsApp chat) To handle customer chat support
WooCommerce / WordPress To run our online store
Email service providers To send transactional emails
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with applicable law.

  1. How Long We Keep Your Data
    Order data: kept for 7 years (legal/tax obligation)

Account data: kept while your account is active, deleted on request

Marketing data: kept until you unsubscribe

Chat logs: kept for up to 12 months

  1. Your Rights Under GDPR
    If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Correct any inaccurate data

Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict how we process your data

Object to processing for marketing purposes

Data portability, receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our info@thecornerstonebooks.com. We will respond within 30 days.

  1. Data Security
    We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission.
  2. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review it periodically.
  3. Contact Us
    For any privacy-related questions or requests:

The Cornerstone Books & Gifts
📧 info@thecornerstonebooks.com
Telefoon: +31682788875
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