Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2026

Website: https://traveltbr.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to TravelTBR!

TravelTBR is an online book-discovery platform designed to connect readers with local authors throughout the United States. Our mission is simple: Discover Books. Support Local Authors.

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you when using TravelTBR.

This policy applies to visitors, readers, and registered authors who access or use https://traveltbr.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information Provided by Authors

When you register for an author account, create a profile, or list a book, we may collect:

Email address.
Account authentication information.
Author name or pen name.
City and state.
Optional author biography.
Optional author profile photograph.
Book titles, descriptions, and genres.
Uploaded book cover images.
Optional retailer or purchasing links.
Information provided when contacting TravelTBR.

Authors must be at least 18 years old to register.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit TravelTBR, our website and service providers may process certain technical information, including:

IP address.
Browser and device information.
Website activity and access logs.
Authentication and security-related information.
Cookies or similar technologies needed for website functionality.

The exact information processed depends on the services used to operate TravelTBR.

Readers may browse publicly available books and author profiles without creating an account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Create and maintain author accounts.
Authenticate registered users.
Display public author profiles and book listings.
Help readers discover books by city, state, and genre.
Allow authors to upload, edit, and manage their content.
Maintain website performance and security.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
Respond to support requests and inquiries.
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

TravelTBR does not process payments for book purchases.

4. Public Author Profiles and Book Listings

TravelTBR is a public platform designed to showcase authors and their books.

The following information may be publicly displayed when provided by an author:

Author name or pen name.
City and state.
Author biography.
Author profile photograph.
Book titles and descriptions.
Book cover images.
Book genres.
Optional external purchasing links.

Authors should only submit information they are comfortable making publicly available.

TravelTBR does not require authors to provide a home street address for their public profiles.

Account email addresses and private authentication credentials are not intended to be displayed publicly.

5. Account Registration and Security

Author registration is restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.

Authors are responsible for providing accurate registration information and protecting their account credentials.

TravelTBR may use third-party authentication providers, including Google sign-in where available, to facilitate account access.

Authentication information may be processed by those providers according to their applicable privacy policies.

We use reasonable measures intended to protect accounts and prevent unauthorized access. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

TravelTBR and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:

Maintaining login sessions.
Supporting authentication.
Protecting accounts.
Maintaining essential website functionality.
Detecting suspicious or unauthorized activity.

If TravelTBR introduces nonessential analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide additional privacy choices when required by law.

7. Third-Party Services

TravelTBR may use third-party technology providers to operate the website, including services for:

Website hosting.
Account authentication.
Database management.
Image and file storage.
Security and technical infrastructure.

These providers may process information as necessary to deliver their services.

TravelTBR may also display external links to retailers, publishers, and author websites.

When you leave TravelTBR through an external link, the privacy policy and terms of the destination website apply.

We encourage visitors to review those policies before sharing personal information or making purchases.

8. Sharing of Information

TravelTBR may share information in the following circumstances:

Public listings: Information authors choose to publish is visible to website visitors.

Service providers: Information may be processed by providers that help us operate, secure, and maintain TravelTBR.

Legal obligations: Information may be disclosed when required by applicable law or valid legal process.

Security and protection: Information may be used or disclosed as reasonably necessary to investigate misuse, prevent fraud, or protect the rights and safety of users and the platform.

TravelTBR does not authorize its service providers to use private account information for unrelated purposes except as disclosed or permitted by applicable law.

9. Data Storage and Security

TravelTBR uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect personal information.

These safeguards may include account authentication, access controls, encrypted connections, and restrictions on access to private account data.

Despite these precautions, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Users should protect their passwords and avoid sharing account credentials.

10. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate TravelTBR, maintain author accounts and book listings, protect website security, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

When an author closes an account or requests deletion, we will take appropriate steps to delete or deidentify personal information, subject to applicable legal, technical, and security requirements.

Certain records may be retained when reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or prevent fraud.

11. Access, Correction, and Deletion Requests

Authors may update certain profile and book information through their accounts.

Users may also contact TravelTBR to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information.

Requests can be submitted to:

hellotraveltbr@gmail.com

We may request reasonable information to verify the identity of the person making a request.

We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

12. Children’s Privacy

TravelTBR author accounts are available only to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Readers may browse public book listings without creating an account.

TravelTBR does not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

Parents or guardians who have concerns may contact hellotraveltbr@gmail.com.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the ability to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your data is processed.

TravelTBR will honor applicable privacy rights and respond to qualifying requests as required by law.

For privacy-related inquiries, contact hellotraveltbr@gmail.com.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

TravelTBR may update this Privacy Policy as the website develops, services change, or legal requirements evolve.

When changes are made, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page.

We will provide additional notice of material changes when required by applicable law.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

TravelTBR

Email: hellotraveltbr@gmail.com

Website: https://traveltbr.com

Effective Date: October 14, 2026