Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password
• Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, author credentials, and social media links
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Communication Data: Messages, support tickets, and feedback you send to us

1.2 Content Information

• Book Content: Book files, covers, descriptions, and metadata
• Reviews and Ratings: Your reviews, ratings, and comments on books
• User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, and other content you create

1.3 Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and interactions with our platform
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Platform Operations

• Provide and maintain our book marketplace services
• Process transactions and payments
• Enable book uploads, sales, and purchases
• Facilitate communication between authors and readers

2.2 User Experience

• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Improve our platform functionality and features
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send important updates about your account and transactions

2.3 Marketing and Communications

• Send promotional emails about new books and features (with your consent)
• Conduct surveys and gather feedback
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Fapshi) for transaction processing
• Cloud storage providers for secure data storage
• Email service providers for communications
• Analytics providers for platform improvement

3.2 Legal Requirements

• Comply with legal obligations and court orders
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud
• Ensure platform safety and security

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

• Account Access: View and update your account information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Communication Preferences: Opt out of marketing emails

5.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our platform and services

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us