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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Book photos and images you upload for scanning and analysis
  • Account information if you create a Premium account (email, name)
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
  • Book search queries and preferences
  • Feedback, support requests, and communications you send us

Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • Pages visited, time spent on our site, and user interactions
  • Usage statistics (number of scans, features used, error logs)
  • Referral URLs and search terms
  • Cookies and local storage data for site functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process uploaded images using AI to identify books and extract titles
  • Provide personalized book recommendations and reading suggestions
  • Manage your account, subscription, and billing (Premium users)
  • Send service-related communications and subscription updates
  • Improve our AI book detection algorithms and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns, performance metrics, and feature adoption
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in these limited situations:

  • Service Providers: Google Books API, Google Gemini AI, payment processors, cloud hosting providers, and analytics services
  • Affiliate Partners: Amazon Associates program for book purchase links
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users' safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Functionality: Site operation, security, and user sessions
  • Preferences: Remembering your settings and dismissed notifications
  • Analytics: Google Analytics, conversion tracking, and usage metrics
  • Marketing: Amazon Associates tracking cookies for affiliate commissions
  • Performance: Optimizing site speed and user experience

You can control cookie settings in your browser, though some features may not work properly if disabled. By continuing to use our service, you consent to our use of cookies as described.

5. Third-Party Services and Integrations

AI and Book Services

  • Google Gemini AI: For image analysis and book detection
  • Google Books API: For book information, covers, and metadata
  • Reading Platforms: Goodreads, OverDrive, StoryGraph for book tracking links

E-commerce and Affiliate Partners

  • Amazon Associates: We earn commissions from qualifying purchases
  • Bookshop.org: Supporting independent bookstores through affiliate links
  • Barnes & Noble: Book retailer partnerships

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and monitoring

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Uploaded Images: Processed temporarily and deleted within 24 hours
  • Book Search Data: 90 days for service improvement
  • Account Information: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
  • Usage Analytics: Up to 26 months for trend analysis
  • Payment Records: As required by law and accounting practices
  • Support Communications: 3 years for customer service purposes

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (including GDPR and CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Object to processing or withdraw consent
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
  • Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Users and Data Transfers

BookSaver is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
  • Privacy Shield or equivalent frameworks where applicable
  • Ensuring adequate protection levels in destination countries

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 policy on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@viscidlabs.com
Website: viscidlabs.com
Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

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