Privacy Policy

Introduction

BookNova ("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 visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, profile picture, and other account details you provide when creating an account.
• Book Information: Details about your books, including titles, descriptions, genres, and cover images.
• Author Metrics: Information about your writing progress, sales, marketing efforts, and reviews that you choose to track in the Author Journal.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the site.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to our premium services or participate in the affiliate program, we collect payment details necessary to process transactions.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing book submissions and managing review exchanges
• Administering the affiliate program
• Personalizing your experience on our platform
• Communicating with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our platform

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent or at your direction

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and update your personal information through your account settings
• Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control cookie preferences through your browser settings

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform.

Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@booknova.com.