Introduction

Tribooks ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Tribooks application and services, available on web, iOS, and Android platforms.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using Tribooks, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely and encrypted)

User Content

We collect and store:

• Ebooks and audiobooks you upload
• Reading progress and synchronization data
• Book metadata (titles, authors, etc.)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with Tribooks, including:

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
• Usage patterns and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve Tribooks services
• Process and sync your books across devices
• Transcribe audiobooks for synchronization purposes
• Authenticate your identity and maintain your account
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send service-related notifications
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Book files and transcription data are stored in secure cloud storage.

While we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud storage, authentication services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data and uploaded content from our systems. Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited time for legal and security purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Tribooks, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

We use cookies for authentication, maintaining your session, and remembering your preferences.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your settings
• Close your account at any time

Children's Privacy

Tribooks is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: zach@tribooks.app

Or submit a request through our support page.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.