Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Display name (optional)
• Authentication tokens from third-party providers (Google, Apple)

User-Generated Content

• Books you create (title, content, metadata)
• Audio files generated from your books
• Reading preferences and settings

Usage Data

• Features used within the application
• Timestamp of activities
• Device type and operating system (anonymized)

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract: To provide our services and fulfill our agreement with you
• Consent: For optional features and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide book generation and audio conversion services
• Authenticate users and maintain account security
• Sync your content across devices
• Process payments for premium features
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Communicate service updates and respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for infrastructure, OpenAI for content generation, Google Cloud for text-to-speech, Stripe for payment processing, Google Analytics for website analytics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR (European Users)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to purely automated decisions

Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit using TLS/SSL
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

BookAI is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

• We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled
• Analytics data is only collected after you consent to analytics cookies
• We do not use Google Analytics for advertising features
• You can opt-out by rejecting analytics cookies or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

11. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our site. We use the following types of cookies:

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and security. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve the service. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings for a personalized experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings below. Your choices will be stored for one year.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the application. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer: