Privacy Policy for NovelNext
Last Updated: [2025-11-05]
Welcome to NovelNext ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe reading environment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "App").
Please read this policy carefully. By using NovelNext, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our App.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize your reading experience.
A. Information You Provide Directly:
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and a hashed version of your password.
Profile Data: Information you add to your profile, such as a display name or avatar.
User Content: Your reading history, bookmarks, library, and any comments or reviews you post.
Communication: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
Device Information: We collect data about the device you use, such as the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers (like IDFA or Android ID), and mobile network information.
Usage Data: We log information about your interaction with the App, including the novels you read, time spent on the App, features you use, and your search queries.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our App and hold certain information. This helps us remember your preferences and understand how you use NovelNext.
C. Information from Third Parties:
If you log in through a third-party service (like Google or Apple), we receive certain information from them, such as your name and email address, as authorized by your privacy settings on that service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain the App: To create your account, allow you to read novels, and save your progress.
To Personalize Your Experience: To recommend novels you might like based on your reading history and preferences.
To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage trends and user behavior to enhance the App's functionality, content, and user interface.
To Communicate With You: To send you service-related messages (like account verification), respond to your support requests, and, if you have opted-in, send you promotional communications about new features or novels.
To Ensure Safety and Security: To monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, data analysis, customer support, and marketing. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify any individual user for analytical, research, or business purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information:
Account Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time from within the App's settings.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by following the instructions in those emails.
Push Notifications: You can manage push notifications through your device's settings.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at [Your Support Email]. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6. Children's Privacy
NovelNext is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: tech.vn@cdex.me
Website: www.novelnext.info