Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Display name (optional)
• Authentication tokens from third-party providers (Google, Apple)

User-Generated Content

• Books you create (title, content, metadata)
• Audio files generated from your books
• Reading preferences and settings

Usage Data

• Features used within the application
• Timestamp of activities
• Device type and operating system (anonymized)

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract: To provide our services and fulfill our agreement with you
• Consent: For optional features and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide book generation and audio conversion services
• Authenticate users and maintain account security
• Sync your content across devices
• Process payments for premium features
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Communicate service updates and respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for infrastructure, OpenAI for content generation, Google Cloud for text-to-speech, Stripe for payment processing
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR (European Users)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to purely automated decisions

Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit using TLS/SSL
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

BookAI is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the application. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer: