Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
ByTheBook ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account information (email address, name)
- Books you add to your library and their reading status
- Your ratings, notes, and reviews
- Authors and series you follow
- Lending history and contacts
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To personalize your experience and recommendations
- To send you notifications about new releases from followed authors
- To improve our app and develop new features
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your reading data is private by default. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Export your data at any time
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To delete your account and all associated data, visit Delete Account.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: