Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Account type (Reader or Author)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Reading progress and preferences
• Books you bookmark or favorite
• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our digital bookstore services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Personalize your reading experience
• Send important account and service updates
• Provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform

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

• Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers
• Authors: Aggregated, non-personal reading statistics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure payment processing through Stripe
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your reading data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request correction of inaccurate information

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content recommendations

For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

AuthorsCellar is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform. Your continued use of AuthorsCellar after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: