NovelScape

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use NovelScape, we may collect:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, and reading preferences
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, bookmarks, and reading lists
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our support channels

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our app:

• Usage Data: Reading history, app interactions, features used, and session duration
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (with your consent for precise location)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you choose to connect your account with third-party services (such as social media), we may receive information from those services in accordance with their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve NovelScape's features and functionality
• Personalization: To recommend novels, customize your reading experience, and show relevant content
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our app and improve user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer support, and payment processing. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Storage and Security

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

Your data is stored on secure servers and may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or disable certain data collection
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your device settings, but disabling cookies may limit some app functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

NovelScape is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of NovelScape after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

If you are accessing NovelScape from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.