Introduction

At BeYourStories, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information related to your interactions with our platform, which allows users to read and write books.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information:

• Name, email address, image, and username for account creation and authentication.

2. Content Information:

• Books that you write and read.
• Ratings, comments, and feedback.
• Metadata related to books, such as titles, tags, and summaries.

3. Usage Data:

• Information about your interactions with the platform, such as search queries, time spent reading or writing, and pages viewed.
• Device information, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, track usage, and improve site performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage and maintain your account.
• Process transactions and communicate with you about updates.
• Enable social features such as sharing, comments, and user interactions.
• Improve the platform's functionality and user experience by analyzing usage data.
• Enforce our terms of service, detect and prevent fraud, and respond to legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:

1. Service Providers:

• We share information with third-party vendors that help with analytics and customer support.

2. Legal Requirements:

• We disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to court orders or legal processes.

3. Business Transfers:

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the involved parties.

4. With Your Consent:

• If you explicitly consent to share your data with third parties for promotional or other purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your information while your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us, but note that we may retain certain information as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Access and Correction:

• You can access, update, or correct your personal information through your account settings.

2. Deletion:

• You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data.

3. Opt Out:

• By removing your account you will not receive any notifications.

4. Data Portability:

• You have the right to request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our platform from outside Brazil, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in a country that does not have the same level of data protection laws as your home jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend that you review this page periodically.