Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to BookOps ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our book review and collaboration platform.
2. Information We Collect
When you use BookOps, we may collect the following information:
- Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
- User Content: Comments, reviews, and feedback you submit on book chapters.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our book review service
- Identify you as a user and display your name with your reviews
- Communicate with you about your account or submissions
- Improve and optimize our platform
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as needed to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us at javier.fernandes@gmail.com.
6. Cookies, Local Storage, and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Service and improve reliability.
- Essential Authentication Cookies: Required for sign-in, session management, and security.
- Preference Storage: We store interface preferences (such as theme and language) in local storage and cookies so the Service can render your settings correctly.
- Analytics and Performance: We use Vercel Web Analytics and Speed Insights to collect aggregated usage and performance information. Vercel states that Web Analytics does not use third-party cookies.
- No Advertising Cookies: We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies on the Service.
- Consent Where Required: For non-essential analytics and performance technologies, we request consent where required by applicable law. Where the control is shown, you can update your analytics preference from the "Privacy preferences" button in the app.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For user authentication
- Supabase: For data storage and authentication
- Vercel: For hosting our application
8. International Data Transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own. When this occurs, we rely on contractual and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: javier.fernandes@gmail.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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.