Last Updated: June 16, 2026

At JBOworld.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our peer-to-peer book-sharing platform. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

1. Information We Collect
Because our platform acts strictly as a bridge between users, we only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to make these connections possible.

A. Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily Account Information: When you register on JBOworld.org, we collect information such as your name, username, email address, and optionally, a profile picture or general location (e.g., city/neighborhood) to help local readers find your books. Book Listing Data: When you upload a book, we collect the details you provide (book title, author, description) and the uploaded image of the book cover. Contact Information for Exchanges: To allow other users to request your books, you must provide a way for them to contact you (such as an email address or phone number).

B. Automatically Collected Data Log and Device Data: Our servers automatically collect standard internet log info when you access our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you view. This is used strictly for site security and maintenance.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and secure our book-sharing community, specifically to: Create and manage your user account. Allow you to list your books and browse books available in your area. Enable communication between book givers and receivers. Monitor, prevent, and address technical issues or violations of our Terms of Use.

3. How Your Data Is Shared & Hidden (The Login Barrier) We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers or commercial entities. Your data is shared only with other users under strict conditions: The Privacy Barrier: To protect our community from web scrapers and unauthorized solicitation, your contact information (email/phone number) is completely hidden from the public internet. It is only displayed to users who have registered an account and are actively logged into JBOworld.org. When you list a book, logged-out visitors can only see the book details and cover image. Only a logged-in member can view your designated contact method to ask for the book.

4. User Responsibilities in Physical Exchanges Because JBOworld.org is an online bridge, any further personal information you share with another user during your direct communications (such as your home address, exact pickup spot, or personal social media handles) is shared entirely at your own discretion. We do not control, monitor, or secure data exchanged outside of our platform.

5. Cookies
We may use essential cookies to keep you logged into your account and remember your preferences while browsing. You can choose to disable cookies in your web browser settings, but please note that doing so may prevent you from logging in and viewing other users’ contact details.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your account data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention & Deletion
We will retain your data only for as long as your account is active. You have the right to delete your account or any book listing at any time. When you delete a book listing, it is instantly removed from public view. When you request account deletion, your profile, contact details, and all associated book listings will be permanently scrubbed from our database.

8. Children’s Privacy JBOworld.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our platform features or legal obligations. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: