Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how carmelasbooks.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our ebook platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable regulations, including those required by Google for verification.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from you:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and payment details, collected for account setup and transactions.
• Usage Data: Data on how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, reading progress, and actions taken within the app.
• Device Information: Information about your device type, operating system, and browser to enhance platform compatibility and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to provide and improve our services, manage your account, process transactions, and communicate updates as needed.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your data is not shared with third parties. We use it exclusively within carmelasbooks.com to enhance your experience and maintain our services.

4. Content Usage Policy

All books on carmelasbooks.com are restricted to be read only within our app. Any attempt to use or distribute this content outside the app will be subject to legal action.

We actively monitor for screenshots taken within the app. Any unauthorized screenshots will be detected, and we may take legal action against users who capture or share our content unlawfully.

5. Payment and Authentication

We use Viva Wallet to securely process payments. For authentication, we provide options for Google Login and standard email and password credentials.

6. Security of Your Data

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

You have rights to:

• Access your personal information and request a copy.
• Request corrections for any inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Compliance with Google Requirements

We adhere to Google’s policies on data protection, transparency, and user control to maintain compliance with app verification requirements.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@carmelasbooks.com

Thank you for choosing carmelasbooks.com. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure, enjoyable reading experience.