Privacy Policy

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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Book Scout, operated by Cool Slingshot, LLC, collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use Book Scout:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and login credentials.
• Usage Data: Book interactions, bookshelf activity, theme preferences, and feedback.
• Device Information: Anonymous data about device type, OS, and app version.
• Subscription Info: Purchase status and subscription tier from RevenueCat.
• AI Input Data: Your preferences are used to generate personalized recommendations. No personal data is shared with AI providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize book recommendations.
• To display and manage your bookshelves.
• To enforce subscription access through RevenueCat.
• To analyze app usage and improve functionality.
• To respond to support requests and account management needs.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Firebase: For authentication, real-time storage, and analytics.
• RevenueCat: For subscription management and purchase validation.
• OpenAI: For generating book suggestions using anonymized inputs.
• Legal authorities: If required to comply with laws or defend our rights.

4. Analytics and Cookies

We may use Firebase Analytics or similar tools to understand how Book Scout is used and improve the app. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or trackers.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access/Edit: You can update your account or preferences anytime in the app.
• Deletion: You may request full account and data deletion by contacting us at heybookscout@gmail.com.
• Analytics Opt-out: You may limit tracking through your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Book Scout is not intended for users under age 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Security

We use secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase) and modern encryption to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Major updates will be announced in the app or via email.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at heybookscout@gmail.com.