Privacy Policy — Bookworm

Last updated: 2025-11-07

Bookworm ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our personal library app ("the App").

1. Information We Collect

Bookworm is designed to respect your privacy and collect only the minimal data necessary to function.

1.1. Information from Google Books API

When you search for or add a book, the App fetches publicly available book details (such as title, author, cover image, and description) from the Google Books API.
No personal data is shared with Google when performing these requests.

1.2. Information you provide

If the App allows user accounts, we may collect:

• Email address and password (for authentication)
• Your books and bookshelves (to sync between devices)

1.3. Automatically collected information

We may collect basic, non-identifying technical data, such as:

• Device type and operating system version
• App version and crash logs (for debugging and improvement)

No personally identifying analytics or tracking data is collected without your consent.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely to:

• Display accurate book information from the Google Books API
• Maintain and improve app functionality
• Sync user preferences or library data
• Diagnose crashes or technical issues

We never sell or rent your personal information.

3. Data Storage and Security

• If account-based syncing is offered, your data may be stored securely on our servers or through trusted third-party providers.

We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data.

4. Third-Party Services

Bookworm uses the Google Books API to fetch public book information.
By using the App, you also agree to Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Other than the Google Books API, no third-party services receive your personal data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, modify, or delete your personal data (if accounts exist)
• Delete your account and associated data permanently

6. Children’s Privacy

Bookworm is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the App evolves. The latest version will always be available within the App.