Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Bookshelf, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account
• Fill out a form
• Submit content (reviews, ratings, lists)
• Communicate with us
• Participate in community activities

This information may include:

• Personal identifiers (name, email address)
• Account credentials
• Profile information (biography, profile picture)
• Reading preferences and history
• User-generated content (reviews, lists, comments)
• Communications with other users

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our Service, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring website)
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Location information (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process your account registration
• Personalize your experience
• Process transactions
• Send service-related communications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our Service
• Analyze usage patterns
• Protect against unauthorized or illegal activity
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information when you direct us to do so.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.
• Business Transfers: If Bookshelf is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bookshelf, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@bookshelf.example.com