Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Bookish Events (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates an online platform where event organisers can publish book-related events and wehre the public can browse upcoming events, view details, and be directed to hosts’ websites to purchase tickets or express interest.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website located at https://bookish.events (“Website”).

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@bookworld.club.

1. Who we are

Bookish Events is an online event-listing platform that allows organisers to post book-related events and allows users to browse, filter, and discover events. In the future, the Website may use location data to show events near a user’s location.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Comments: When you post a comment, we collect the information you submit (e.g., your name, email address, and comment content), as well as your IP address and browser user-agent string for spam detection.
Account Information: If user accounts are enabled, we collect details such as your name, email address, username, and any other information you provide in your profile.
Uploaded Media: If you upload images, please remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Website may be able to download and extract such data.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect:

IP Address and browser details
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)
Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, and interactions with event listings or embedded content.

2.3 Future Location Data (Planned Feature)

In the future, we may request access to your device’s location to help you find events near you.

If this feature is enabled:

You will always be asked for permission before location data is collected.
You may refuse or withdraw permission at any time.
Location data will only be used to provide proximity-based event recommendations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and its features.
Display event listings and related information.
Respond to comments and inquiries.
Support moderation and spam detection.
Facilitate user accounts and authentication (if enabled).
Understand how our Website is used and improve user experience.
Provide location-based services (future feature).
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles or listings on our Website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These third-party websites may:

Collect data about you.
Use cookies.
Use additional tracking technologies.
Monitor your interactions with their content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to support website functionality and enhance user experience.

5.1 Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies so you do not have to re-enter them later. These cookies last for one year.

5.2 Login and Session Cookies (If Accounts are Enabled)

A temporary cookie is used to check whether your browser accepts cookies when visiting the login page.
Upon login, cookies store your login information and screen preferecnes.
Login cookies last two days, screen option cookies last one year, and “Remember Me” cookies last two weeks.
Logging out removes login cookies.

5.3 Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish content, a cookie may be stored to record the post ID. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your information only in limited circumstances, including:

Password Reset: If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) that process data on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to comply with law enforcement, legal obligations, or to protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

Comments: Stored indefinitely so follow-up comments can be recognised automatically.
User Accounts: Personal information in user profiles (if accounts exist) is stored until the user deletes it or closes their account.
Event Organiser Content: Event listings and associated metadata may be retained for record-keeping and platform functionality.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights over your personal data, including:

Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we hold, subject to legal or security exceptions.
Withdrawal of Consent: If we rely on consent (e.g., location services), you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@bookworld.club

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside Australia, your information may be transferred internationally. We take reasonable measures to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Terms of Service for Bookish Events

Last Updated: 24th November, 2025

Welcome to Bookish Events (“we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Bookish Events website located at https://bookish.events (“Website”), including all features, content, and services provided through it.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

1. Overview of the Service

Bookish Events is an online platform that allows:

Event organisers to publish and promote book-related events.
Users to browse upcoming events, explore listings by category, and be directed to organisers’ own websites to purchase tickets or express interest.

Bookish Events does not manage bookings, or act as an event organiser or agent.

Future functionality may include optional location-based features to help users discover events near them.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to user the Website.

If you are using the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you are authorised to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. User Accounts

Certain features may require creating an account.

You must provide accurate and complete information.
You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials.
You must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

You are responsible for all activity conducted through your account.

4. Event Listings by Organisers

If you create or submit an event listing:

You must ensure all information is accurate, up to date, and lawful.
You must have the rights to any images, text, or other materials you upload.
You remain solely responsible for the event, including safety, accruacy, legality, and compliance with relevant regulations.
You grant Bookish Events a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, distribute, and promote your listing on the Website.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any listing that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Post unlawful, misleading, defamatory, harmful, abusive, or inappropriate content.
Upload content that infringes any copyright or intellectual property rights.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the Website’s funcitonality.
Use the Website for any commercial purposes not expressly permitted.
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
Upload images containing sensitive personal data (e.g., EXIF GPS location) unless intentionally shared.

We may remove content or restirct access if you violate these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

The Website, including its design, layout, graphics, text, and features, is owned by Bookish Events or its licensors.

You may not:

Copy, distribute, or create derivative works from the Website.
Use our trademarks or branding without permission
Reverse enginer or attempt to extract the Website’s source code.

You retain ownership of content you upload, subject to the licence granted in Section 4.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Event listings may link to third-party websites where tickets can be purchased or additional information is provided.

We do not:

Control third-party content.
Endorse third-party websites.
Guarantee the availability, accuracy, or security of third-party services.

Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and the third party.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
Event information will be accurate or reliable.
Future features (e.g., location services) will be available or function as intended.

You use the Website at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bookish Events and its operators are not liable for:

Any loss, damage, or injury resulting from attending or participating in an event.
Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in event listings.
Issues arising from third-party websites or services.
Unauthorised access, hacking, or data breaches.
Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bookish Events, its owners, administrated, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses including death, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the Website.
Your event listings or uploaded content.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your attendance at an event listed on the Website.

11. Changes to the Service

We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, with or without notice.

We may also update these Terms. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time for:

Violations of these Terms;
Illegal activity;
Technical or operational reasons.

You may stop using the Website at any time.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the State of Queensland, and the Commonwealth of Australia.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

hello@bookworld.club.