Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how AudioDorks Inc. (“AudioDorks”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit audiodorks.com, use our features, or contact us. By using our site, you agree to this Policy.
Quick summary
- We collect limited personal information you provide (e.g., contact messages) and technical data generated by your browser (e.g., logs, cookies).
- We use Audiobooks.com’s API to display premium listings and LibriVox data for free audiobooks. Requests to those services may load images or media from their servers.
- We use temporary server-side caching to improve performance; cache files do not contain plaintext personal data.
- We do not sell your personal information.
Table of contents
- Information we collect
- How we use information
- How we share information
- Cookies & similar technologies
- Data retention
- Security
- International transfers
- Children’s privacy
- Your privacy rights
- Do Not Track
- Changes to this policy
- Contact us
1) Information we collect
Information you provide
- Contact details (e.g., email, name) when you ask us a question or request support.
- Preferences/feedback you submit (e.g., feature requests, category suggestions).
Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser & device type, pages visited, timestamps, referrer/exit URLs, error diagnostics.
- Cookies and similar local storage (see Cookies).
- Performance & caching: We store short-lived cache files on the server (by hashed keys) to speed up page loads. These files contain API responses and derived lists; they are not intended to hold plaintext personal data.
Third-party sources
- Audiobooks.com API (premium listings, images, metadata).
- LibriVox (free/public-domain listings, images, metadata).
- CDN/hosting logs (if used) for delivery and security.
2) How we use information
- Provide and operate the site, render audiobook listings, images, and media.
- Improve performance, reliability, and user experience (including caching and debugging).
- Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
- Protect our services, prevent fraud/abuse, enforce policies, and comply with law.
Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK)
- Contract/Legitimate interests: to operate the site, ensure security, and improve features.
- Consent: where required (e.g., certain cookies, optional communications).
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and requests.
3) How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data as needed to operate the site:
- Service providers: hosting, CDN, security, and (if enabled) analytics providers.
- Integrations: Audiobooks.com and LibriVox endpoints to retrieve catalog data and cover images; your browser may connect directly to their servers to fetch media.
- Legal: to comply with law, protect rights and safety, or in connection with a merger or acquisition.
4) Cookies & similar technologies
We use essential cookies for site operation (e.g., load balancing, security, session flow) and may use preference or analytics cookies if enabled. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality.
- Essential: strictly necessary to deliver pages and protect the service.
- Preferences: remember choices (e.g., layout, filters).
- Analytics (optional): help us understand usage to improve the site.
If we add non-essential cookies that require consent in your region, we will present a consent banner and honor your choice.
5) Data retention
- Server logs: retained for a limited period needed for security and troubleshooting.
- Cache files: short-lived; typically hours to a week depending on content type.
- Communications: kept as long as needed to respond and as required by law.
6) Security
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and our services. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7) International data transfers
We may process and store information in countries other than your own. When transferring personal data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards as required by law (e.g., standard contractual clauses, service provider agreements).
8) Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
9) Your privacy rights
EEA/UK (GDPR)
You may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or to object to certain processing. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may request to know/access specific pieces and categories of personal information we have collected, request deletion, correct inaccuracies, and limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
Canada (PIPEDA)
Canadian residents may request access to and correction of their personal information and may withdraw consent subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@audiodorks.com. We may need to verify your identity and jurisdiction. You may also authorize an agent to submit requests on your behalf where permitted by law.
10) Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard, our site may not respond to DNT. We will continue to review developments.
11) Changes to this policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest changes. Material changes will be reasonably highlighted (e.g., on this page or via notice on the site).