Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Bookscope collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Reading Preferences: Your favorite book topics and categories
- Reading List: Books you add to your reading list, including book names and authors
- Book Analysis Requests: Book titles, authors, and cover images you submit for AI analysis
- Chat Messages: Conversations with Booky AI assistant
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: App features you use, reading progress, and analytics
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Log Data: Error logs and crash reports for app improvement
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do NOT collect your precise location
- We do NOT access your contacts or phone book
- We do NOT track your browsing history outside the app
- We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Services: Deliver AI-powered book recommendations and analysis
- Personalization: Customize recommendations based on your reading preferences
- Account Management: Maintain your account and reading list
- Communication: Send important updates about the app (if you opt-in)
- Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve app features
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
- Subscription Management: Process premium subscriptions and payments
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Where We Store Your Data
- Firebase (Google Cloud): Account information and user profile
- Local Device Storage: Reading list, preferences, and app settings
- AI Processing: Book analysis requests are processed through secure cloud functions
3.2 Security Measures
- Industry-standard encryption for data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication with Firebase Authentication
- Password hashing and secure storage
- Regular security audits and updates
Note: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Third-Party Services
Bookscope uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud functions
- Google Gemini AI: AI-powered book analysis and recommendations
- RevenueCat: Subscription and payment processing
- Expo: App development and deployment platform
These services have their own privacy policies:
- Firebase: firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Google AI: policies.google.com/privacy
- RevenueCat: revenuecat.com/privacy
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Control
- View Your Data: Access your profile, reading list, and preferences in the app
- Edit Information: Update your name and reading preferences anytime
- Delete Data: Remove books from your reading list
- Export Data: Request a copy of your data (contact us)
5.2 Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time through Settings > Account > Delete Account. This will:
- Permanently delete your account and profile
- Remove your reading list and preferences
- Delete your chat history with Booky AI
- Cancel any active subscriptions
Important: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes as required by law.
6. Children's Privacy
Bookscope is not intended for 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 immediately.
7. Data Retention
- Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Chat History: Cleared automatically on each app launch (session-only)
- Analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained for up to 2 years
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
9. 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 in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification for significant changes
Your continued use of Bookscope after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: bookscope.help@gmail.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 24-48 hours
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line.
11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
12. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do NOT sell your data)
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
We do NOT sell your personal information. We never have and never will sell your data to third parties.