Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 June 2025
Contact Email: support@themanualshelf.com

At TheManualShelf.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website and services (the “Platform”).

1. Information We Collect

Type of Information	Examples	Purpose
Personal Information	Email address (if you contact us)	To provide customer support and respond to your requests
Technical Information	IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID	To improve site security and performance
Usage Data	Pages viewed, time on page, features used	To understand user interests and improve the Platform
Cookies	Session data, site preferences	To personalise your experience and remember preferences

Note: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Details
Service Delivery	Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
Communication	Reply to support requests or provide service-related messages
Analytics	Analyse trends and user patterns to improve features
Security	Protect against fraud, abuse, or other security threats
Legal Compliance	Fulfil legal obligations under UK and EU data protection law

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on the Platform.

Type of Cookie	Purpose
Strictly Necessary	Required for the Platform to function properly
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings
Performance & Analytics	Understand how people use the site
Advertising	Show you relevant advertising or limit the number of times ads are shown

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

With Whom	Why
Service Providers	To help operate and improve the Platform (e.g., hosting or analytics providers)
Legal Authorities	If required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or systems
Business Transfers	If the business is sold or merged, data may transfer as part of the transaction
Aggregated Statistics	We may share anonymised, aggregated data for research or marketing purposes

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

Measure	Details
Technical Controls	Secure servers, firewalls, encrypted connections
Administrative Safeguards	Limited employee access, staff confidentiality agreements
Physical Security	Secure data centre facilities
Disclaimer	Although we work hard to protect your data, no online system is ever completely secure

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection law (such as UK GDPR), you may have the right to:

Your Right	What It Means
Access	Ask what personal data we hold about you
Rectification	Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Erasure	Ask us to delete your personal data
Restrict Processing	Limit how we process your personal data
Data Portability	Obtain your personal data in a portable format
Objection	Object to certain uses of your personal data

You can exercise these rights by emailing us at support@themanualshelf.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review any third-party privacy policies if you choose to visit other sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continuing to use the Platform after changes are published means you accept the revised Policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch:

TheManualShelf.com Support
📧 Email: support@themanualshelf.com