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O'Reilly Privacy Policy — Do Not Sell My Personal Information

O'Reilly reformatted its privacy policy's table of contents and contact section, added a UK contact email, but also removed its listed phone number, dropped a disclosure about an EU/Swiss binding-arbitration backstop option, simplified the CCPA opt-out sentence by removing its link, and deleted links to all historical versions of the policy. No new data collection, sharing, or retention practices were introduced.

Arbitration backstop option no longer disclosedPreviously, the policy told EU and Swiss users that if their privacy complaint wasn't…

Previously, the policy told EU and Swiss users that if their privacy complaint wasn't resolved through normal channels, they could ultimately request binding arbitration as a last resort under the Data Privacy Framework. That explanation has been deleted, so users reading this policy will no longer learn that this option exists.

“you may be entitled to invoke binding arbitration when other dispute resolution procedures have been exhausted”

What you can do — If you're an EU or Swiss user with an unresolved privacy complaint against O'Reilly, check the Data Privacy Framework website directly — this binding-arbitration option may still be available even though it's no longer mentioned here.

FORCED ARBITRATION
Phone number and email removed from contact sectionThe company's listed phone number and email address for privacy questions have been…

The company's listed phone number and email address for privacy questions have been removed. Only a mailing address remains, making it slower and harder to reach the privacy office with questions or requests.

“[1-800-889-8969](tel:+1-800-889-8969)”

What you can do — Use the mailing address provided, or look for a current phone/email contact on O'Reilly's main support pages if you need faster help with a privacy request.

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Direct link for CCPA opt-out removed from this passageThe sentence explaining how California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of…

The sentence explaining how California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data used to include a clickable link right there. Now it just states the right exists without pointing you to where to exercise it in this spot.

“California residents can exercise their "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).”

What you can do — Look for O'Reilly's dedicated 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' page or link elsewhere on their site to submit your opt-out request.

DATA SHARING
Access to past policy versions removedLinks that let you read older versions of O'Reilly's privacy policies (going back to 2014)…

Links that let you read older versions of O'Reilly's privacy policies (going back to 2014) have been deleted, even though the policy still tells you to check Section 12 for them. This makes it harder to see exactly how your privacy rights have changed over time.

“[Click here for version 4.15](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-070825.html)”
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11This version (Version 4.16) is effective as of October 28, 2026.
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3- [Overview]()
4- [About Us]()
5- [Questions or Concerns: Contact Us]()
31. [Overview]()
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42. [About Us]()
53. [Questions or Concerns: Contact Us]()
64. [Information We Collect]()
75. [Processing and Using Personal Information]()
86. [How We Share and Disclose Personal Information]()
97. [How We Look After Your Personal Information and How Long We Keep It]()
108. [International Transfers of Your Information]()
119. [Your Rights: Access and Accuracy, Updating, Correcting, or Deleting Information]()
1210. [Children's Privacy]()
1311. [Notice Regarding Sharing Data with Third-Party Websites, Social Media Platforms, and Software Development Kits]()
1412. [California "Shine the Light" Law]()
1513. [US Privacy Rights]()
1614. [Changes to This Privacy Policy]()
1715. [Previous Versions of the Privacy Policy]()
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71. [Information We Collect]()
82. [Processing and Using Personal Information]()
93. [How We Share and Disclose Personal Information]()
104. [How We Look After Your Personal Information and How Long We Keep It]()
115. [International Transfers of Your Information]()
126. [Your Rights: Access and Accuracy, Updating, Correcting, or Deleting Information]()
137. [Children's Privacy]()
148. [Notice Regarding Sharing Data with Third-party Websites, Social Media Platforms, and Software Development Kits]()
159. [California "Shine the Light" Law]()
1610. [US Privacy Rights]()
1711. [Changes to This Privacy Policy]()
1812. [Previous Versions of the Privacy Policy]()
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2019## Overview
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2221At O'Reilly, we pride ourselves on our commitment to protecting your privacy. Our data governance and privacy policies reflect our company's values and how we strive to maintain your privacy. We carry out our processing operations in compliance with privacy and data protection laws, including, where relevant, the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), Data Privacy Framework Principles, and other applicable global privacy and data protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").
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2423This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") discloses the privacy practices of O'Reilly Media, Inc. and O'Reilly UK Limited ("O'Reilly"), and Safari Books Online, LLC ("Safari") (referred to collectively as "we," "us," and "our"). This Policy governs how we use and protect personal information that we collect when you visit our website, use our services or mobile apps, or otherwise engage with us. Any practices or points that are specific to O'Reilly or Safari are also clearly marked out in this Policy.
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3433Safari Books Online, LLC is a limited liability company registered in Delaware, with a principal office located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 195, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States of America.
3534
3635## Questions or Concerns: Contact Us
3736
3837If you have any questions about this Policy or questions or complaints about our privacy practices, please contact us using the details below:
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40FAO
39**FAO:** Data Protection Officer
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42Data Protection Officer
41**Address:** 141 Stony Circle, Suite 195, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States of America
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44Address
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46141 Stony Circle, Suite 195, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States of America
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48Email
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50Phone
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52[1-800-889-8969](tel:+1-800-889-8969)
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5443The contact information above should also be used for communications relating to exercising the rights described in section 6.2 below.
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5645Our EU representative: as we, O'Reilly Media, Inc. and Safari Books Online, LLC, are not established in the EU, pursuant to Article 27 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have appointed European Data Protection Office (EDPO) as our GDPR representative in the EU, whom you may contact if you are located in the EU to raise any issues or queries you have relating to our processing of your personal information and/or this Privacy Policy more generally. You can contact EDPO:
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5847- By using EDPO's online request form: [https://edpo.com/gdpr-data-request/](https://edpo.com/gdpr-data-request/)
5948- By writing to EDPO at 60 Merrion Square South Dublin 2, D02 HE24, Ireland
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61Our UK representative: we have appointed O'Reilly UK Limited as our representative in the UK, whom you may contact if you are located in the UK to raise any issues or queries you have relating to our processing of your personal information and/or this Privacy Policy more generally. You can contact O'Reilly UK Limited via email at the following address:
50Our UK representative: we have appointed O'Reilly UK Limited as our representative in the UK, whom you may contact if you are located in the UK to raise any issues or queries you have relating to our processing of your personal information and/or this Privacy Policy more generally. You can contact O'Reilly UK Limited via email at the following address: [privacy\_uk@oreilly.com](mailto:privacy_uk@oreilly.com).
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6352If you prefer, you can, of course, always contact us using our US contact details set out above.
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6554## 1\. Information We Collect
6655
6756We collect personal information in the following ways:
266255Under the Data Privacy Framework, O'Reilly and Safari collect, use, and disclose DPF Covered Data for the purposes described in this Policy. Under the Data Privacy Framework, as described in Section 6 below, you may inquire as to whether O'Reilly and/or Safari is processing personal information about you, request access to personal information, and ask that we correct, amend, or delete your personal information where it is inaccurate or has been processed in violation of the DPF Principles. O'Reilly and Safari are responsible for the processing of personal information each receives, under each Data Privacy Framework, and subsequently transfers to a third party acting as an agent on its behalf. The Data Privacy Framework requires that O'Reilly and Safari remain liable should their third parties process personal information in a manner inconsistent with the DPF Principles. O'Reilly and Safari comply with the DPF Principles for all onward transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, including the onward transfer liability provisions.
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268257With respect to DPF Covered Data received or transferred pursuant to the Data Privacy Framework, O'Reilly and Safari are subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the US Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC"). The FTC has jurisdiction over O'Reilly and Safari's compliance with the Data Privacy Framework. In certain situations, we may be required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
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270259If you are an EU or Swiss citizen and feel that we are not abiding by the terms of this Privacy Policy or that we are not in compliance with the DPF Principles, please contact us by using the [contact information]() provided at the top of this Privacy Policy.
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272Under certain conditions, more fully described on the Data Privacy Framework website [https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/article/How-to-Submit-a-Complaint-Relating-to-a-Participating-Organization-s-Compliance-with-the-DPF-Principles-dpf](https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/article/How-to-Submit-a-Complaint-Relating-to-a-Participating-Organization-s-Compliance-with-the-DPF-Principles-dpf), you may be entitled to invoke binding arbitration when other dispute resolution procedures have been exhausted. For additional information, see [https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/framework-article/ANNEX-I-introduction](https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/framework-article/ANNEX-I-introduction).
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274261If you are not satisfied with our response, O'Reilly and Safari further commit to cooperate with the EU data protection authorities (DPAs), the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) with regard to the investigation and resolution of unresolved Data Privacy Framework complaints concerning data transferred from the EU and Switzerland to the United States.
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276263### 5.2 Special note to users outside of the United States
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278265We transact business throughout the world and have operations, processes, and systems that cross borders. Our offices are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan, and our servers are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan. We may transfer your personal information within the O'Reilly group of companies in the United States and to affiliates, joint venture partners, and third-party service providers around the world.
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308295**In the case of preventing processing for marketing activities**, you can opt out of marketing by signing in to your O'Reilly account and updating your account settings. You may also opt out of receiving newsletters or other communications by following the opt-out instructions included in each newsletter or communication or by contacting us using the methods outlined in the ["Contact Us" section]() above.
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310297**You can opt out of our Google Analytics** data collection by using the tools available [here](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/).
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312299Please note that your objection to processing (or withdrawal of any previously given consent) could mean that we are unable to provide you with our services. Even after you have chosen to withdraw your consent, we may continue to process your personal information when required or permitted by law, in particular in connection with exercising and defending our legal rights or meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.
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314California residents can exercise their "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by clicking [here]().
301California residents can exercise their "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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318303To opt out of advertising cookies, please consult the list of cookies and instructions [here](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-cookies.html).
319304
320305### 6.3 What we need from you to process your requests
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322307We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and to enable you to exercise the rights set out above. This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response.
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390375Please note that this Policy may change from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Policy without your consent. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email or by means of a notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. You can also view prior versions of the Policy by viewing the links in Section 12 below.
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392377## 12\. Previous Versions of the Privacy Policy
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394379### 12.1 O'Reilly and Safari privacy policies
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396[Click here for version 4.15](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-070825.html)
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398[Click here for version 4.14](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-092623.html)
399
400[Click here for version 4.13](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-072123.html)
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402[Click here for version 4.12](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-120622.html)
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404[Click here for version 4.11](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-092822.html)
405
406[Click here for version 4.10](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-022422.html)
407
408[Click here for version 4.9](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-100721.html)
409
410[Click here for version 4.8](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-072921.html)
411
412[Click here for version 4.7](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-040721.html)
413
414[Click here for version 4.6](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-010120.html)
415
416[Click here for version 4.5](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-111219.html)
417
418[Click here for version 4.4](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-081519.html)
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420[Click here for version 4.3](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-112118.html)
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422[Click here for version 4.2](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-101018.html)
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424[Click here for version 4.1](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-100418.html)
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426[Click here for version 4.0](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-052518.html)
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428381### 12.2 O'Reilly privacy policies
429382
430[Click here for version 2.1](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-111016.html)
431
432[Click here for version 2.0](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-120214.html)
433
434[Click here for version 1.1](https://www.oreilly.com/privacy-091415.html)
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436383### 12.3 O'Reilly School of Technology privacy policies
437384
438[Click here for version 2.1](http://archive.oreilly.com/oreillyschool/privacy-policy/)
439
440[Click here for version 2.0](http://archive.oreilly.com/oreillyschool/privacy-policy-version2/)
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442385### 12.4 Safari privacy policies
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444[Click here for version 3.4](https://cdn.oreillystatic.com/pdf/SafariPrivacyPolicy_v3.4_23October2017.pdf)
445
446[Click here for version 3.3](https://www.safaribooksonline.com/static/legal/SafariPrivacyPolicy_v3.3_13June2017.a4d9478408f5.pdf)