Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At DailyShelf, we believe your privacy is fundamental. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our book recommendation service.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and giving you control over your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address (via Google OAuth)
Name and profile picture (from your Google account)
Account preferences and settings
Subscription status (Free or Pro)

2.2 Book Access Activity

We track which books you choose to access from our daily selection of 3 books:

Which books you've chosen to view from our daily selection
Date and time when you accessed each book
Your reading history for personal tracking
Bookmarked books (Pro users only)

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect basic technical information:

Device and browser information
IP address and general location
Usage patterns for service improvement

2.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and analyze how our service is used.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to our daily book selection service
Track which books you've accessed for your personal reference
Authenticate your account and maintain security
Process subscription payments and manage billing
Send important service updates and notifications
Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse

Important: We do not use your data to personalize book recommendations. Our daily selection of 3 books is curated independently and is the same for all users. You simply choose which of the 3 books interests you most.

4. Information Sharing

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

Supabase (database and authentication)
Google (OAuth authentication)
Payment processors (for Pro subscriptions)
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics services (anonymized data only)

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click on book purchase links, you may be redirected to affiliate partners like Amazon. These partners have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

5. Subscription and Payment Data

For Pro subscribers:

Payment information is processed by secure third-party payment processors
We store only your subscription status and billing cycle information
We do not store credit card or payment details on our servers
Subscription data is used solely for billing and service access management

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication via Google OAuth
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Secure hosting infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Control

You can access, update, or delete your account information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Book Access History

You can view your complete history of which books you've chosen to access. Pro users can also access their bookmarked books and search through their access history.

7.3 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.

7.4 Subscription Management

You can upgrade to Pro, downgrade to Free, or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7.5 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of our service.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

Account information: Until you delete your account
Book access history: Until you delete your account or request removal
Subscription data: For billing and tax purposes as required by law
Usage analytics: Up to 2 years in anonymized form

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels or via the contact information provided on our website.

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries promptly.

Your privacy matters to us. By using DailyShelf, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.