Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to readaibook.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name
- Content: Books, reviews, ratings, and branches you submit to the platform
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, books read, time spent on the site
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience
Anonymous Interactions
- Anonymous Ratings: When you rate books without signing in, we use your IP address (hashed for privacy) to prevent duplicate ratings
- View Tracking: We track book views using IP-based cooldowns (24 hours) to maintain accurate statistics
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the readaibook.com platform
- Process your book submissions and reviews
- Enable community features like ratings, reviews, and branching
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
- Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Books, reviews, and ratings you publish are visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., Firebase, Vercel)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Opt-Out: Decline certain data collection practices (note: some features may be limited)
To exercise these rights, contact us at dentifolio@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
readaibook.com is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services including:
- Firebase: For authentication and database storage
- Vercel: For hosting and analytics
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: dentifolio@gmail.com