Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

APP DEV MASTERS LTD ("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 BookAI mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials. We use Firebase Authentication to securely manage your account information.

Content Data

We store the books you generate, including titles, content, covers, and audio files. This content is stored securely and privately associated with your account.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Apple's App Store. We receive transaction confirmations and purchase receipts necessary for service delivery but do not store your payment card details.

Device Information (Limited)

We collect device model, operating system name and version, and app version only when you submit feedback to help us provide technical support. We also collect Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens to send you notifications about book generation progress.

Usage Analytics

We collect basic usage statistics such as the number of books generated and features used to improve our service. Firebase Analytics is disabled in our app, ensuring minimal data collection.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our book generation services
• Process your book creation requests using AI services
• Generate audio narrations of your books
• Send you notifications about book generation progress
• Provide customer support and respond to your feedback
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure service security and prevent fraud

Third-Party Services

AI Content Generation

We use OpenAI's GPT models to generate book content. Your prompts and generated content are processed by OpenAI's services according to their privacy policy.

Image Generation

We use AI image generation services to create book covers based on your book content. The generated images are stored in your account.

Text-to-Speech

We use Google Cloud Text-to-Speech to convert your books into audio format. Your book content is processed by Google's services to generate audio narrations.

Firebase Services

We use Google Firebase for authentication, database, storage, and push notifications. Firebase Analytics is disabled in our app.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with Firebase
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Compliance with industry security standards

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

Account Data

We retain your account information and generated content for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app settings.

Transaction Records

Purchase records are retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes, typically for 7 years after the transaction date.

Support Data

Feedback and support communications are retained for 2 years to improve our services and provide ongoing support.

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 for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct
• Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)

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 immediately.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For optional features and communications
• Contract: To provide our book generation services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the 'Last updated' date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.