Use of the Service is also governed by our Terms of Service.

1. Data Controller

BookVillage (referred to as "BookVillage", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Service and is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through the platform.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:

support@bookvillage.pub

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as certain information that is automatically collected when you use the Service.

Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with the Service, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Account login credentials
• Profile information
• Communication data when contacting support

Platform Activity Information

When you use the platform, we may collect information related to your activity, including:

• Reader and author activity on the platform
• Assignment and promotion activity
• Platform usage history
• Account configuration preferences
• Amazon marketplace selected for reviewing activity

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you access or use the Service, including:

• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times and usage data
• Interaction with platform features

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity — Processing is necessary to provide and operate the Service.

Legitimate Interests — Processing is necessary to maintain platform security, prevent abuse, improve the Service, and protect the integrity of the community.

Legal Obligations — We may process personal data when required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory obligations.

User Consent — Certain data may be processed based on your consent where required by law.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage user accounts
• To provide and operate the Service
• To monitor platform usage and maintain system integrity
• To prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity
• To provide customer support
• To communicate with users regarding service updates, features, or operational notices
• To improve and develop new platform features
• To analyze usage trends and platform performance

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as:

• Hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Email communication services
• Analytics providers

These providers process data solely on our behalf and under strict confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, safety, or integrity of BookVillage or its users

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored on servers located outside your country of residence.

When personal data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When personal data is no longer required for these purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Account Deletion and Data Removal

Users may request the deletion of their account and associated personal data by contacting us.

Upon account deletion:

• Access to the Service will be permanently removed
• Personal data associated with the account will be deleted or anonymized, except where retention is required for legal, security, or operational purposes

Certain limited information may be retained when necessary to prevent fraud, enforce our Terms, or comply with legal obligations.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security practices include:

• Encrypted connections using SSL technology
• Restricted access to personal data for authorized personnel only
• Monitoring and security procedures designed to protect platform integrity

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality and security of the Service.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Maintaining login sessions
• Remembering user preferences
• Monitoring platform performance and analytics
• Preventing fraudulent or abusive activity

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain parts of the Service.

11. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to restrict certain processing activities
• The right to request data portability
• The right to object to certain types of processing

Whenever possible, these actions can be performed directly through your account settings.

If you need assistance, you may contact us at support@bookvillage.pub.

12. Minimum Age Requirement

The Service is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to remove that information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal data, please contact us at:

support@bookvillage.pub