Privacy Policy - Focus My Book

1. Introduction

Focus My Book ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, password, and display name
Payment Information: Billing information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
Subscription Data: Plan type, billing history, and subscription status
Usage Data: Reading session data, timer preferences, and progress statistics
Communication: Messages you send to our support team, including refund requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, time spent in application
Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
Cookies: Session management and preference storage

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our Service
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Process refund requests and manage billing inquiries
Personalize your experience and remember your preferences
Send important service-related communications
Provide customer support
Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and application hosting
Analytics: Usage analytics to improve our service
Email Services: Transactional and service-related communications

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:

Comply with legal processes
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud or security threats
Protect user safety

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates
Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard hosting and security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically retained for 90 days after account deletion, while anonymized usage data may be retained longer for analytics purposes. Billing and refund-related information is retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request information about data we collect and use
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@focusmybook.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our service

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect service functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@focusmybook.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@focusmybook.com
Address: Focus My Book Privacy Team, 123 Privacy Street, Data City, DC 12345