Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: Email address, name, and profile picture when you create an account
• Reading preferences: Books you add to lists, ratings, and reviews you write
• Communications: Messages you send us through our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, searches performed, features used
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized book recommendations
• Maintain and improve our Service
• Communicate with you about your account and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing

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

• With your consent: When you choose to make your reading lists public
• Service providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, preferences)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact us.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes, after which it will be securely deleted.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

9. International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our Service or sending you an email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us or email us at privacy@whatshouldIreadnext.com.