Privacy Policy

At PastReads, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (when provided)
  • Profile information you choose to share

Usage Data

We may collect information on how you access and use PastReads, including:

  • Your reading highlights and notes
  • Sources you add to your library
  • Features you access and use
  • Actions you take within the application
  • Device information and IP address

Google Authentication

PastReads offers the ability to sign in using your Google account. When you choose to authenticate with Google:

  • We receive basic profile information from Google (name, email, profile picture)
  • We do not receive your Google password
  • We use this information only for authentication purposes and to create your PastReads profile
    • <li>Our access is limited to the information you've explicitly approved</li>

For more information about Google's data practices, please review the <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" className="text-accent hover:text-accent/80">Google Privacy Policy</a>.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our users interact with PastReads. This service may collect information such as:

  • Pages you visit within our application
  • How long you spend on each page
  • How you found our site
  • Your device information

This data is anonymized and used only for improving our service. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve PastReads
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process your requests and transactions
  • Communicate with you about service-related announcements
  • Protect against unauthorized access and abuse
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Data Security

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability

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

Cookies

PastReads uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our application may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 via the contact page which is linked at the bottom of every page.