We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Last updated: January 2025
Quick Summary
• We collect only what's necessary to provide our writing platform
• Your stories and content belong to you - we never claim ownership
• We use Google OAuth for secure authentication
• We don't sell your personal data to third parties
• You can delete your account and data at any time
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
Your name and email address (via Google OAuth)
Profile information you choose to provide
Account preferences and settings
Content You Create
We store the content you create on our platform:
Your books, stories, and writing projects
Files, folders, and organizational structure
Notes, character profiles, and world-building content
Chat history with our AI writing assistant
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about how you use Bookwiz:
Pages visited and features used
Time spent on the platform
Device and browser information
IP address and general location
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide our service: Store your content, sync across devices, and enable collaboration
Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
Communicate with you: Send important updates, security alerts, and feature announcements
Provide support: Help you with technical issues and questions
Process payments: Handle subscriptions and billing through Stripe
3. Information Sharing
We share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services:
Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
Google: OAuth authentication services
Stripe: Payment processing
Vercel: Website hosting and performance
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
Comply with legal processes or government requests
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Prevent fraud or abuse of our service
4. Data Security
Security Measures
• All data transmitted using HTTPS encryption
• Database access protected by Row Level Security (RLS)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Secure authentication through Google OAuth
• Limited access to your data by our team
5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the right to:
Access: View all personal data we have about you
Update: Modify your account information and preferences
Delete: Remove your account and all associated data
Export: Download your content in a portable format
Restrict: Limit how we process your information
Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time from your account settings. This will:
Permanently delete all your content and data
Cancel any active subscriptions
Remove your account from our systems within 30 days
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
Your account is active
Needed to provide our services
Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
After account deletion, we may retain some information for up to 90 days for backup and recovery purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.
8. Children's Privacy
Bookwiz is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending you an email notification
Displaying a notice in the app
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Questions about your data? We're here to help. Reach out to us anytime at hello@bookwiz.io or join our Discord community, and we'll respond within 48 hours.