Privacy Policy
Last updated October 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Quantum Consults LLC (“AI off the shelf”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use the AI off the shelf website and related services (the “Service”). By using the Service you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Account details: your name, email address, and password (stored hashed) when you create an account, or basic profile details from a sign-in provider such as Google if you choose to sign in that way.
- Reading lists and activity: books you save, lists you build, genres you follow, and any notes or reviews you add.
- Communications: messages you send to us, and your email preferences.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, features used, books you open, and the time and date of your visits.
- Device data: browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate location derived from IP address, and referring URL.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Service is used. See “Cookies” below.
How we use your information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service, including saving your reading lists.
- To personalize book recommendations and the books we show you.
- To send service messages, such as account confirmations and security notices.
- To send newsletters or product updates, if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and security issues.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Legal bases (EEA and UK users)
We process personal data to perform our contract with you (providing the Service), based on our legitimate interests (improving and securing the Service), with your consent (marketing emails and non-essential cookies), and to comply with legal obligations.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:
- With service providers who host, store, analyze, or email on our behalf, under contracts that limit their use of your data to providing services to us.
- For legal reasons: when required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AI off the shelf, our users, or the public.
- In a business transfer: if AI off the shelf is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With your consent: for example, if you choose to share a reading list publicly.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to run the Service and, where permitted, analytics cookies to understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the Service from working.
Data retention
We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information as described in our Data Deletion Policy, unless we must keep it to meet legal obligations or resolve disputes.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy;
- correct inaccurate information;
- delete your information (see our Data Deletion Policy);
- object to or restrict certain processing, or withdraw consent;
- opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in any email.
California residents have the right to know, delete, and correct personal information and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any right, email privacy@aiofftheshelf.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for these transfers.
Children
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service before they take effect. The “Last updated” date above shows when it was last revised.
Contact us
Quantum Consults LLC
485 Lit Way, Ashland, OR 97520
privacy@aiofftheshelf.com