Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how BookMatcher protects your personal information and respects your data rights.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 19, 2025
At BookMatcher, we take your privacy seriously. We believe that your personal information is yours alone, and we're committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our book recommendation service.
Our Privacy Commitment
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your trust is essential to us, and we're committed to maintaining it through transparent and ethical data practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide
- Quiz Responses: Your answers to our book preference quiz help us personalize recommendations
- Reading Lists: Books you save, rate, or mark as read
- Feedback: Any reviews, ratings, or feedback you provide about books or our service
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and to remember your preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Provide personalized book recommendations based on your preferences
- Maintain and improve your account experience
- Send you updates about your saved books or reading lists (if you opt-in)
- Improve our recommendation algorithms and service quality
- Ensure the security and integrity of our service
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
Where Your Data Lives
- Your data is stored securely using Supabase's infrastructure
- We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Access to your personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel
Data Retention
- We keep your account information as long as your account is active
- You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time
- Some anonymized data may be retained for service improvement purposes
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your account and personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from any marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@bookmatcher.app.
Third-Party Services
Book Data
We use the Open Library API to fetch book information. This data is publicly available and doesn't include your personal information. When you search for or view books, these requests are made through our servers to protect your privacy.
Authentication
We use Supabase Auth for secure authentication. Your password is encrypted and we never have access to it in plain text.
Children's Privacy
BookMatcher is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
BookMatcher is operated from the United States. If you're accessing our service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@bookmatcher.app
Mailing Address:
BookMatcher
[Address to be provided]
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we don't sell your data).
Data Protection Officer
For privacy-related inquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@bookmatcher.app.
Your privacy is fundamental to our mission of helping you discover your next great read. We're committed to being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your information.