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Privacy Policy - TrackMyBooks

Last Updated: December 21st 2025

1. Introduction

TrackMyBooks ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you sign in using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we collect:
    • Email address
    • Name (if provided)
    • Profile picture/avatar (if provided)
    • Unique identifier from the authentication provider
  • Book Library Data:
    • Book titles, authors, ISBNs
    • Book status (owned, wishlist, read)
    • Book descriptions and notes
    • Cover images
  • Chat Messages (Premium feature):
    • Messages you send through the AI chat feature
    • Book-related questions and conversations
  • Support Communications:
    • Information you provide when contacting us for support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information:
    • Device type and operating system
    • App version
    • Device identifiers
  • Usage Information:
    • Features you use
    • Time and date of activities
    • Error logs and crash reports

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Authentication Providers: Information from Google or Apple when you sign in
  • Subscription Services: RevenueCat provides subscription status and purchase information
  • Book Data: Google Books API provides book information when you search by ISBN

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App
  • Process and manage your account
  • Process subscription payments and manage Premium features
  • Provide AI-powered chat features about your books (Premium feature)
  • Generate insights and recommendations (Premium feature)
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the App
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • OpenAI: Provides AI chat services for Premium features. When you use the AI chat feature, your messages and book-related questions are processed by OpenAI to generate responses. Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle data.
  • RevenueCat: Processes subscription payments and manages Premium features
  • Google/Apple: Authentication services
  • Backend Hosting: Stores your data securely on our servers
  • Google Books API: Provides book information when searching by ISBN

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

  • Your data is stored on secure servers
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information
  • Data is encrypted in transit and at rest

5.2 Account Security

  • Authentication tokens are stored securely on your device using Expo SecureStore
  • We use secure authentication protocols (OAuth) for sign-in

5.3 Data Retention

  • We retain your information for as long as your account is active
  • You can delete your account at any time, which will delete your personal information
  • Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes
  • Chat messages may be stored to provide conversation history and improve service quality

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

  • You can access and update your account information through the App
  • You can export your library data at any time

6.2 Account Deletion

  • You can delete your account at any time through the App settings
  • Account deletion will remove your personal information and book data
  • This action cannot be undone

6.3 Subscription Management

  • You can manage your Premium subscription through your device's account settings (Apple ID or Google Play)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@trackmybooks.app.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Note: When you use the AI chat feature, your messages are processed by OpenAI, which may involve transfers to servers located outside your country of residence.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 AI Services

9.2 Authentication Services

9.3 Payment Services

9.4 Book Data Services

  • Google Books API: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Know whether we sell or disclose your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@trackmybooks.app.

12. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

If you are located in Canada, your personal information is protected by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
  • Complaints: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with PIPEDA principles. We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy, and we take reasonable security measures to protect your information.

To exercise your rights under PIPEDA, please contact us at support@trackmybooks.app.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your personal data
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@trackmybooks.app.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@trackmybooks.app

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