Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

1. Overview

We collect and use personal information only when it is necessary to provide, secure, and improve the Service. We do not sell your personal information and do not use your content to train AI models.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Display name, email address, and authentication data needed to log in.
  • Author and Support Information: Information you provide when applying to be an author, requesting support, or communicating with us.
  • Payment and Payout Information: Limited details needed to process subscriptions, credit purchases, and author payouts (such as a digital wallet address). We do not ask for or store any card details.

b) Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage and Log Data: IP address, device information, browser type, and activity on the Service (such as pages visited, reading progress, and timestamps) used for security, fraud prevention, and service performance.
  • Service Activity: Library items, ratings, gifts, referrals, and other actions necessary to operate your account and our recommendations.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Used to manage sessions, remember preferences, and secure the Service.

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service, including authentication and account features.
  • Process subscriptions, credit purchases, and author payouts.
  • Personalize and improve recommendations and the reading experience.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
  • Communicate with you about your account, support requests, and service updates.

4. How We Share Information

We share personal information only as needed to provide the Service, including:

  • Service Providers: Vendors that help with authentication, email delivery, payment processing, hosting, analytics, and customer support.
  • Legal and Safety: When required to comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect users and the Service.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may retain limited data for backups and security logs.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may access, update, or delete certain account information through the Service. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights to access, correct, or delete personal information. Contact us for assistance with these requests.

7. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Information

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy and revise the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us through the methods provided on our website.