Welcome to Wise Book Club ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Information you provide in your user profile, including optional profile pictures or avatars.
• Book Club Information: Data related to your book clubs, including group names, member lists, and reading preferences.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with us and other users through the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide our core book club management services
• To personalise your experience and offer book recommendations
• To communicate with you about your account, groups, and meetings
• To improve our website and services
• To ensure the security of our platform

3. Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing techniques
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by our staff
• Encryption of sensitive data transmission

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Group Members: Information shared within your book club groups is visible to other group members.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, restrict or object to its processing, and request data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@wiselapwing.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit certain features.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

support@wiselapwing.co.uk