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Alcove Bookstore
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Alcove Bookstore
Alcove Bookstore offers a range of delivery options for all orders of rare books, maps, and prints placed through our website.
We provide both standard and express delivery services. All items are carefully packaged, fully insured, and require a signature upon delivery.
For international orders, tracked and signed delivery to Europe costs £30 and typically arrives within 3–5 business days. Deliveries to the UK take approximately 2–3 business days. Deliveries to the US and the rest of the world take approximately 6–7 business days. Express delivery options are available upon request.
Shipping is free of charge for all standard deliveries on orders over £500, and for express deliveries on orders over £1,000.
In the event of a refund, the value of the book at the time of purchase will, where possible, be returned to the same credit or debit card used for the original payment. If the customer paid in cash and cannot visit either of our London bookshops, suitable arrangements will be made for their convenience.
Once the returned item(s) have been received, Alcove Bookstore will promptly process the refund. Refunds typically take three to five working days to clear.
Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were originally delivered. Alcove Bookstore will cover the return shipping costs for items that arrive not as described on our website. For all other returns, the customer is responsible for return postage.
From time to time, promotional voucher codes may be offered through newsletter sign-ups, social media, or competitions. These codes cannot be used in combination with one another—only one code may be applied per order—and they cannot be used to further discount already reduced items.
At Alcove Bookstore, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.
We may collect contact details, order information, and correspondence records when you register, purchase, or request services from us. Payment details are processed securely through trusted third-party gateways — we do not store card information. Our website also uses anonymised analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) and security tools that may log IP addresses to help prevent misuse.
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Your data is stored on secure servers and handled in accordance with this policy. While we take all reasonable precautions, no online transmission is completely secure. Once received, we apply strict measures to protect against unauthorised access.
We use your information to fulfil orders, provide requested services, and send updates or marketing communications (only with your consent). You can opt out of marketing at any time.
We may share limited information (such as your email address or purchase history) with trusted partners like Google to display relevant ads. This is only done with your consent and in compliance with the UK GDPR and Google’s EU User Consent Policy.