Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to NovelBuddy (https://novelbuddy.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using NovelBuddy, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Account registration details (username, email address, password)
  • Profile information (display name, avatar)
  • Content you post (comments, reviews, reading lists)
  • Messages sent through our contact form

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit NovelBuddy, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or link that brought you to our site
  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect some functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the website
  • Create and manage your user account
  • Personalize your experience (reading history, bookmarks, preferences)
  • Send notifications you have opted in to receive
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our service
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the website (hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by confidentiality agreements
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of NovelBuddy, our users, or the public
  • Public content: Comments, reviews, and lists you post publicly are visible to other users

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social login providers. These services may collect information about your use of our site and are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Request a portable copy of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.

9. Children's Privacy

NovelBuddy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of NovelBuddy after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact Page.