Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to BookSmarts. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials (including OAuth data if you sign in with Google). We may also collect your name and profile picture if you choose to provide them.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our service, including books you add, questions you answer, learning progress, reading sessions, and spaced repetition activity.

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and analytics data to improve our service.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our learning platform
To personalize your learning experience and track your progress
To send you service-related notifications and updates
To improve our service and develop new features
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We use third-party services (e.g., authentication, hosting, analytics) that may process your data on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
Supabase: For database and authentication services
Vercel: For hosting and analytics
OpenAI: For AI-powered question generation

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 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 and review your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

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. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

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 new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@booksmarts.app

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