Privacy Policy

At BookHub, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our book platform, referral program, and related services.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best reading experience and platform functionality, we collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Account Details: Full name, email address, and password
• Profile Information: Reading preferences, favorite genres, and profile picture
• Purchase History: Books purchased, reading progress, and transaction records
• Referral Data: Referral codes used, referral relationships, and rewards earned
• Payment Information: Encrypted payment details and billing history

Technical Information

• Device Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Usage Analytics: Reading time, pages viewed, bookmarks, and navigation patterns
• Platform Interactions: Feature usage, search queries, and user interface interactions
• Cookies: Session management, preferences, and authentication tokens

2. How We Use Your Information

1. Service Delivery: Process book purchases, manage your library, and provide reading features
2. Personalization: Recommend books based on your reading history and preferences
3. Referral Program: Track and manage referral relationships and reward distribution
4. Communication: Send order confirmations, reading updates, and platform notifications
5. Platform Improvement: Enhance user experience and develop new features
6. Security: Protect against unauthorized access and maintain platform integrity

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and only share information under these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, cloud hosting services, and analytics providers
• Publishing Partners: Anonymous reading statistics to help authors and publishers
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or regulatory requirements
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or business restructuring

4. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing with PCI DSS compliance
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Strict access controls and authentication protocols

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access and download your personal data and reading history
• Update your profile information and reading preferences
• Manage your communication preferences and notifications
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Export your library and reading statistics

6. Children's Privacy

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

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and comply with international data protection regulations.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Significant changes will be communicated through platform notifications or email. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Last Updated: March 15, 2024