Last updated: 10 November 2026
This policy explains how Osman Books (“we”, “us” or “our”) handles information when you visit our website, create an account, contact us, subscribe to updates, or purchase and read an e-book.
Information we collect
- Account information: your name, email address, password (stored in protected form), and any optional profile details you provide, such as a phone number, location, address or profile photo.
- Purchases: the book, amount, currency, payment status, transaction reference and related account details. Payments are handled by Paystack; we do not receive or store your full payment-card details.
- Messages and subscriptions: information you submit through the contact form and the email address you provide to receive newsletter updates.
- Reading and account activity: saved books, reading progress, account notifications and security-related information needed to operate your account.
- Technical information: our website and hosting providers may process connection and device information, such as IP address, browser details and request time, to deliver and protect the service.
How we use information
We use information to provide and secure accounts, process and verify payments, provide access to purchased books, maintain reading progress, respond to messages, send requested newsletters and password-reset emails, and operate and improve the website.
When information is shared
We share only what is needed with service providers that help us operate the website, hosting, email and payment services. Paystack processes payment information under its own terms and privacy policy. We do not sell your personal information. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the service, our users or our rights.
Cookies and external services
Our website uses necessary cookies for functions such as sign-in sessions and request security. Pages may load fonts or other resources from third-party providers, which may receive technical connection information when your browser requests those resources. Their handling of information is governed by their own policies.
Retention and your choices
We keep information for as long as needed to provide the service, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes and meet legal obligations. You can update profile information in your account, unsubscribe from newsletter updates by contacting us, or request account deletion through account settings. Deleting an account removes account-linked access and information; certain order or transaction records may be retained where needed for business or legal purposes.
Security and children
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. The service is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect their personal information.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy as the service changes. The current version and its update date will appear on this page. For privacy questions or requests, please contact us.