Privacy Policy
Thank you for using Bookology! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. About Us
Bookology is developed and operated by Empty Studio.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We do not collect specific book content, titles, authors, or your personal notes and reviews. All your book data remains private and stored only on your device and in your iCloud account.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- App Usage Data: Application usage analytics collected through Mixpanel analytics service (such as feature usage frequency, app launches, number of books added, number of reading lists created, etc.)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version, and other technical information
- IP Address: When you use online search features, third-party services (Google Books, NeoDB) may record your IP address
2.3 iCloud Sync Data
- If you are a Pro user, your book data is synced across your devices through Apple CloudKit
- This data is entirely processed by Apple Inc., and we cannot access your iCloud data
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide Services: Deliver core features like book management and reading tracking
- Improve Product: Analyze app usage to improve user experience and functionality
- Technical Support: Diagnose technical issues and provide customer support
- Online Search: Call third-party APIs (Google Books, NeoDB) to search for book information
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- Third-Party Services: We use the following third-party services that may collect certain information:
- Mixpanel: For app analytics and usage statistics
- RevenueCat: For subscription management (only processes subscription status, no personal information)
- Apple CloudKit: For Pro user data synchronization
- Google Books API / NeoDB API: For online book searches
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Data is encrypted and stored on your device
- Data transmission occurs through secure HTTPS connections
- We regularly update security measures to address new threats
6. Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or manually delete data
- Analytics Data: Usage statistics in Mixpanel are retained according to their data retention policy
- After Uninstallation: Historical data in analytics services may continue to be retained after app uninstallation
7. Your Rights
7.1 Data Control
- Access: You can view and export personal data in the app at any time
- Modify: You can edit or delete book data in the app at any time
- Delete: You can clear all data on your device by deleting the app
7.2 Data Deletion Requests
We currently do not provide automated data deletion tools. If you need to delete data from analytics services, please contact us at [email protected], and we will assist you with deletion requests.
7.3 Analytics Tracking
The app currently does not provide an option to disable analytics tracking. We plan to add this feature in future versions.
8. Children's Privacy
Bookology is primarily intended for teenagers and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Since we use third-party services (such as Mixpanel) that may store data in different countries, your information may be transferred to locations outside your country/region. We ensure these transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Legal Basis (GDPR Applicable)
For EU users, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Contract Performance: To provide app services to you
- Legitimate Interests: To improve products and provide technical support
- Consent: Your use of the app indicates consent to data processing
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will notify you within the app. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed of updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: