Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve PageSwipe's book discovery and tracking services. The types of information we collect include:

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile photo (if you choose to add one)
• Authentication credentials (securely stored)

Book Data

As you use PageSwipe, we collect information about your reading activity:

• Books you add to your reading lists (Want to Read, Currently Reading, Finished)
• Books you own in your personal library
• Reading status and progress for each book
• Books you discover through swiping (liked and skipped)
• Custom lists you create

Book Club Activity

When you participate in book clubs, we collect:

• Club membership information
• Books you suggest for your clubs
• Voting activity on book suggestions
• Reading progress shared with club members

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about how you interact with PageSwipe:

• Discovery history (books swiped, preferences indicated)
• Feature usage patterns
• Session duration and frequency
• Search queries

Device Information

We collect technical information about your device:

• Device type (iOS, web browser)
• Operating system version
• App version
• Browser type (for web users)
• General location (country/region level only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide and Improve Our Service

• Enable you to create and manage your reading lists
• Sync your data across devices
• Power book discovery and swipe features
• Facilitate book club creation and participation
• Enable barcode scanning to add books

Personalize Your Experience

• Generate personalized book recommendations based on your preferences
• Learn from your swipe history to improve suggestions
• Customize discovery feeds to match your interests

Process Subscriptions

• Manage your PageSwipe Pro subscription status
• Process payments through our payment partners
• Provide access to premium features

Communicate With You

• Send service-related notifications (account verification, password resets)
• Notify you of important updates to our service or policies
• Respond to your support requests

3. Data Sharing

We share your information only in limited circumstances:

Within Book Clubs

When you join a book club, other members can see:

• Your display name and profile photo
• Your reading progress on the current club book
• Books you suggest for the club
• Your votes on book suggestions

Public Lists (If Enabled)

If you choose to make any of your lists public:

• Your display name and the list contents will be visible to others
• This is entirely opt-in; all lists are private by default

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services to operate PageSwipe:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database storage, and hosting. Firebase Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and payment processing coordination. RevenueCat Privacy Policy
• Stripe: Payment processing (via RevenueCat for web subscriptions). Stripe Privacy Policy
• Apple: Payment processing for iOS in-app purchases. Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Books API: Book metadata and cover images. Google Privacy Policy
• Open Library API: Additional book data and metadata. Open Library Privacy Policy

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or similar legal process.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Reading lists and library: Retained until you delete your account
• Discovery history: Swiped book data is retained for 30 days to improve recommendations, then anonymized
• Book club data: Retained while you are a member; your contributions may persist after you leave for continuity

When you delete your account, we permanently delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your personal information:

Access Your Data

You can view all your personal data within the app at any time, including your reading lists, library, and book club memberships.

Delete Your Account

You can delete your account at any time from Settings > Account > Delete Account. This will permanently remove your personal data from our systems.

Export Your Data

You can request an export of your data by contacting us at support@pageswipe.tech. We will provide your data in a portable format within 30 days.

Opt Out of Recommendations

You can reset your recommendation preferences at any time, which will clear your swipe history and start fresh with generic suggestions.

Manage Club Visibility

You can leave any book club at any time to stop sharing your reading progress with that group.

6. Children's Privacy

PageSwipe is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at support@pageswipe.tech.

This policy complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

7. Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

• All data is transmitted using TLS/SSL encryption
• Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• Our infrastructure is hosted on Firebase, which maintains SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certifications

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification
• For significant changes, we may ask for your consent before continuing to use the service

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@pageswipe.tech

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.