Privacy Policy

Welcome to ReaderNest!

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app, ReaderNest ("the App").

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account on ReaderNest, we collect:

Your email address

Your username

A unique user identifier (UUID)

1.2 Community & Chat Data
When you use ReaderTribe features, we collect:

Club creation and membership information

Messages sent within club group chats

Profile information you choose to share

1.3 Reading Activity
To enhance your reading experience, we collect:

Reading goals you set

Timer activity (reading session duration)

Streak progress

Leaderboard scores and rankings

Participation in reading quests or campaigns

1.4 Book Discovery & Renting
When you use the Discover feature, we collect:

Book search and discovery activity

Book rental requests and transaction status

Books added to or rented via ShareShelf

1.5 Location Data
If you choose to enable location-based features (such as finding nearby book rentals), we may collect your approximate location. This is optional and controlled by you through device permissions.

1.6 Usage Data
We collect anonymized usage data to improve the App, such as:

Screens visited

Features used

App crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Provide and improve core App functionality

Enable club creation and group chat features

Calculate and display leaderboard scores

Support book discovery and rental features

Track reading progress and goals

Maintain security and prevent misuse of the App

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Sharing
We may share your data:

With trusted service providers (such as our backend provider, Supabase) to operate and maintain the App

If required by law or legal process

To protect the rights, safety, or property of users or the public

Other than these cases, your data remains private.

4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on cloud infrastructure (including Supabase servers).

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data; however, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

5. Your Choices and Rights
You can:

Edit or update your account information within the App

Delete your account, after which your personal data will be deleted from our servers, subject to legal retention requirements

Control permissions such as location access through your device settings

6. Children’s Privacy
ReaderNest is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify you of significant changes within the App or via email. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
readernest001@gmail.com

Company Name: ReaderNest