Privacy Policy

Warangal Bookies is a community book exchange platform. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

From Google Sign-In

• Display name
• Email address
• Profile photo URL

Information You Provide

• Instagram and Twitter handles (optional)
• Privacy preferences (visibility of your library, wishlist, read books, badges, and email)
• Notification preferences

Activity Data

• Books you add, lend, or borrow
• Loan requests and transactions
• Meetup attendance and check-ins
• Points earned, badges awarded, and reading streaks
• Wishlist items

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate the platform and facilitate book exchanges between community members.
• To display your profile to other approved members (respecting your privacy settings).
• To track and display gamification data (points, badges, leaderboards).
• To send notifications about loans, meetups, and platform updates (based on your preferences).
• To maintain platform security and prevent misuse.
• To manage the admin approval process for new members.

3. Information Sharing

• We do not sell your personal data.
• Your profile information is visible to other approved community members, subject to your privacy settings.
• Community admins can access member data for moderation and platform management purposes.
• We may share information if required by Indian law or to protect the safety of our community.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely in the cloud with standard security measures including encryption in transit.

5. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your data through:

• Profile settings: Update your display name, avatar, and social links at any time.
• Privacy toggles: Choose whether other members can see your library, wishlist, read books, badges, and email.
• Notification preferences: Control which notifications you receive.
• Account deletion: Request deletion of your account and data by contacting us.

6. Children's Privacy

This platform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform.

8. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 as applicable. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Warangal, Telangana.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to request data deletion, reach out to us at bookieswarangal@gmail.com.