Privacy Policy for Shelfie

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

At Shelfie, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Shelfie app.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Shelfie, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide during the sign-up process.
User-Generated Content: This includes any reviews, ratings, or other content you post within the app.
Profile Pictures: We allow users to upload profile pictures, which are stored as part of your account information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the functionality of Shelfie.
To personalize your experience and recommend books based on your preferences.
To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and promotional messages (you can opt-out at any time).
To ensure the security and integrity of the app.

3. Sharing Your Information

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

With service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us operate the app and provide services (e.g., cloud hosting services).
To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Choices

Account Information: You can update or delete your account information at any time through the app settings.
Notifications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional notifications by adjusting your notification settings.
Data Access: You may request a copy of the information we hold about you by contacting us at joinshelfie@gmail.com, or via the Shelfie app.

6. Children's Privacy

Shelfie is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy within the app or by other means. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

8. Contact Us

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

Shelfie
Email: joinshelfie@gmail.com