Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/16/2025

1. Information We Collect

Google Account Information

When you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect:

  • Your Google account email address
  • Your name and profile picture (if available)
  • Basic profile information necessary for account creation

Book Collection Data

We collect information you provide about your books:

  • Book titles, authors, and publication details
  • Photos of books you upload for identification
  • Collection organization and categorization data
  • Appraisal and valuation information

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address and general location
  • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Error logs and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Manage your book collection, generate appraisals, and provide book identification
  • Account Management: Create and maintain your user account using Google OAuth
  • Improve Features: Enhance book recognition accuracy and appraisal algorithms
  • Communication: Send important updates about your account or our services
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with:

  • Google Books API: Book titles and ISBNs for identification and metadata
  • OpenAI/GPT Vision: Book images for AI-powered identification (images are not stored by OpenAI)
  • Book Pricing Services: Book details for market value assessment
  • Cloud Storage: Encrypted book images and data backups

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to:

  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure user safety
  • Investigate fraud or security issues
  • Comply with legal processes

4. Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict access limitations to personal data
  • Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure cloud platforms with regular security updates
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing

Your data is stored securely and we retain it only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export: Download your book collection data
  • Revoke Access: Disconnect Google OAuth access at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below or use the account settings in the app.

6. Google OAuth Specific Information

Limited Use Disclosure: Rare Reads' use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

OAuth Permissions

We request the following Google OAuth scopes:

  • openid: To verify your identity
  • email: To create and manage your account
  • profile: To personalize your experience

You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the app. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@rarereads.app

Address: [Your Business Address]

Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 11/16/2025 and was last updated on 11/16/2025.