Privacy Policy – BookShelf
Effective Date: Augurst 11, 2025
BookShelf respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Username, state, and email when you create an account.
- Purchase Data: Purchase history for books you buy through the app.
- Device Information: Basic device data (OS version, device type).
- Usage Data: Information about app usage to improve services.
- Camera Access: We may request access to your device’s camera if you choose to take a photo for a book thumbnail, author profile picture, or other visual content you upload. This access is only used when you select these features.
- Photo and File Storage Access: We may request access to your device’s photo gallery and file storage to allow you to select existing images, PDF documents, or other files to upload. This includes book files (e.g., PDFs), thumbnails, and profile images.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the app.
- To process book purchases and downloads.
- To improve performance and user experience.
- To allow you to capture or select images for book thumbnails, author avatars, or other visual content in your profile.
- To allow you to select and upload PDF documents or other book files for publication.
- To respond to support requests.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information:
- With service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting).
- When required by law.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using encryption and access control. No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.
5. Your Rights
You can request to view, update, or delete your personal data by contacting us at bsshelf25@gmail.com.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted in the app and on our website.
All uploaded files (including images and PDFs) are stored securely and only for the purposes you select within the app. Camera images are not accessed unless you explicitly use a feature that requires them. We do not scan or collect any files from your device without your consent.
Terms & Conditions – BookShelf
Effective Date: [Date]
Welcome to BookShelf! By using our app, you agree to these terms.
1. Use of the App
- You must not use the app for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
2. User Responsibilities
- Provide accurate information.
- Do not share illegal content.
3. Payments and Payouts
- Authors receive 70% of the book price per sale.
- The platform retains 30% as a service commission.
4. Purchases & Downloads
- Paid books are licensed for personal use only.
- You may not share, distribute, or resell purchased books.
5. Intellectual Property
All books, images, and content in the app are protected by copyright and may not be copied or used without permission.
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these terms.
7. Liability
The app is provided “as is” without warranties. We are not liable for damages from use.
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms anytime. Continued use means you accept them.
Contact Us: bsshelf25@gmail.com