Privacy Policy
BookPad
Effective Date: December 24, 2025
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
IMPORTANT: This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use BookPad. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
Introduction
Welcome to BookPad ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
By downloading, installing, or using BookPad, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
• Account Information: We don't collect any account-related information.
• User Preferences: Your app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device.
• Feedback and Support: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.
2.2 Reading Data
• Reading History: Your reading history, bookmarks, and recently read books are stored locally on your device using SwiftData.
• Reading Streaks: Your daily reading streak data is stored locally on your device.
• Local Processing: All reading data and progress tracking are processed entirely on your device. We do not have access to your reading history or habits.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
• We do not collect any information from your app usage or behavior.
• Device Information: Limited device information may be collected by Google AdMob for serving advertisements (see Section 5).
2.4 Information from Third Parties
• We do not collect information from third-party sources except as described in Section 5 (Advertising).
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Core App Functionality
• Providing access to free books through the Gutendex API
• Displaying your reading history and progress
• Tracking your daily reading streaks
• Saving your app preferences locally on your device
• Managing your subscription status (if applicable)
• Sending daily reading reminders (if enabled)
3.2 App Improvement and Development
• Responding to your support requests and inquiries
• Improving app features based on user feedback
3.3 Communication
• Responding to your support requests and inquiries
• Sending daily reading reminder notifications (if you enable notifications)
• Sending important app updates and service notifications
- Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
• AdMob (Google): For serving advertisements (limited data as described in Section 5)
• Apple StoreKit: For processing subscription purchases (handled entirely by Apple)
• Gutendex API: For fetching book metadata and content (no personal data shared)
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to:
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety and app security
• Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Advertising and Third-Party Services
5.1 Advertisements
BookPad displays advertisements served by Google AdMob. These ads may be personalized based on:
• Device information and approximate location
• Google's advertising preferences (manageable in your Google account)
Important: Your reading history and personal data are never shared with advertisers or used for advertising purposes.
5.2 Premium Subscription
Users who purchase a Premium subscription will not see any advertisements. Subscription purchases are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system and are subject to Apple's privacy policy.
5.3 Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
• Adjusting your device's advertising settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising)
• Managing Google Ad preferences in your Google account
• Purchasing a Premium subscription to remove all ads
- Data Storage and Security
6.1 Data Storage
• Local Storage: All app preferences, reading history, and streak data are stored locally on your device using SwiftData
• No Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal information or reading data on any servers
6.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
• All reading data remains on your device and is protected by iOS security measures
• No transmission of reading history over the internet
• Secure local storage using Apple's SwiftData framework
6.3 Data Retention
• Your reading data remains on your device until you delete the app
• App preferences are stored locally until you delete the app
• We do not retain any personal information on our servers
- Your Privacy Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
• Access: All your data is stored locally on your device
• Deletion: Delete the app to remove all local data
• Control: Manage notification permissions in iOS Settings
7.2 App Permissions
Our app may request the following permissions:
• Notifications: To send daily reading reminders at 10 PM (optional)
7.3 Managing Your Data
You can manage your data by:
• Adjusting app settings within the application
• Managing notification permissions in iOS Settings
• Disabling notifications in your device settings
• Deleting the app to remove all local data
• Contacting us for specific data requests
International Data Transfers
Since all your reading data is processed locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your personal reading information. Limited device information may be processed by Google AdMob in accordance with their privacy policy.
Children's Privacy
BookPad is designed for users aged 4 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice within the app (for material changes)
Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Regional Privacy Laws
11.1 European Union (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
• The right to object to processing
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
11.2 California (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used.
11.3 Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where our app is available.
- Book Content and Gutendex
12.1 Book Sources
BookPad uses the Gutendex API to access books from Project Gutenberg's collection. All books available through our app are in the public domain and free to distribute under Project Gutenberg's terms.
12.2 No Copyright Infringement
• All books provided are in the public domain
• We comply with Project Gutenberg's redistribution policies
• Users are free to read, share, and distribute public domain content
12.3 Book Data
• Book metadata (titles, authors, covers) is fetched from Gutendex API
• No personal reading data is shared with Gutendex
• Book content is cached locally on your device for offline access
- Subscription and In-App Purchases
13.1 Subscription Information
• Subscriptions are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system
• Apple handles all payment information; we do not have access to your payment details
• Subscription status is stored locally on your device and verified through Apple's servers
13.2 Subscription Data
• We store only your subscription status (Premium or Free)
• No financial information is collected or stored by our app
• All payment processing is handled by Apple in accordance with their privacy policy
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
App: BookPad
Email: developerammadakhtar@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours
For urgent privacy concerns or data protection requests, please mark your email as "Privacy Request" for faster processing.
Consent
By using BookPad, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our app.
Privacy Policy - Version 1.0
Last Updated: December 24, 2025