BookiesTalk: Read & Learn

Introduction

Welcome to BookiesTalk. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us while using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use BookiesTalk: Read & Learn from Bestselling Books.

By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the BookiesTalk app:

  • Personal Information: When you register or log in, we collect your email address and any other personal details you may provide. We use Firebase Authentication to manage user accounts securely.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the app, including features used, pages viewed, and preferences set within the app.
  • Firebase Services: We use Firebase services (including Firebase Authentication and Firebase Realtime Database/Firestore) to handle user login, bookmarking, and other features. Firebase may collect data like usage patterns and device information as part of its service.
  • AdMob Advertising: We use AdMob, a Google service that serves ads in our app. AdMob may collect data about your device, usage, and preferences to serve personalized ads. This includes device identifiers, cookies, and tracking for ad targeting and analytics.

Please note that AdMob may collect data related to device information, cookies, usage data, and other tracking technologies to serve personalized advertisements. We do not directly collect this data, but AdMob might collect and use it for the purpose of ad targeting.2. 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To personalize your experience, provide content based on your preferences, and save your bookmarks using Firebase.
  • To authenticate and manage your user account through Firebase Authentication.
  • To improve the app by understanding usage patterns and providing necessary updates.
  • To send you notifications, updates, or marketing materials (if you have opted in).
  • To respond to your queries and provide customer support.
  • To serve personalized ads via AdMob and analyze ad performance.
  • To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate the app, such as:

  • Firebase: Firebase provides backend services like Authentication and database management for user login and bookmarks.
  • AdMob (Google): AdMob provides advertising services in the app. AdMob collects device information, usage data, and interactions with ads to serve personalized ads and for analytics purposes. Google may use data from AdMob to improve its services.
  • Analytics: We may use Firebase Analytics or third-party analytics tools to gather information about app usage patterns to improve user experience.

These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for providing services to us.

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard security practices, including encryption and secure connections, to protect your personal information. Firebase also adheres to strict security protocols to safeguard the data stored on their servers. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can access the information we hold about you by contacting us.
  • Update: You can update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information through your app profile settings or by contacting us.
  • Delete: You may request to delete your personal information by contacting us. Please note that if you delete your account, your bookmarks and other data stored in Firebase will be removed.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails or notifications from us by managing your preferences in the app or contacting us.
  • Opt-Out of Ad Personalization: If you do not want personalized ads, you can adjust your ad settings on your device, or disable ads personalization through Google’s ad settings page: Google Ad Settings.

Firebase Data Processing

Firebase is a third-party service that helps us store data like user accounts and bookmarks. Firebase collects certain data for analytics, marketing, and performance purposes. For more information on Firebase’s data practices, you can review their privacy policy: Firebase Privacy Policy.

AdMob Data Processing

AdMob (by Google) collects data to deliver personalized advertisements within the app. This includes collecting device identifiers and other usage information for ad targeting. If you wish to learn more about how AdMob collects and uses data, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms: Google Privacy & Terms.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Ad Settings page. Additionally, you can control how your data is used for ads by using the Google Play Services settings on your device.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in this document with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: