1. Introduction

Welcome to Book Club ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our website and services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Please read them carefully.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Book Club platform, including all features and services available through our website.

2. Personal Information Collection

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. By using Book Club, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.

2.1 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.

2.2 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 personalize 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 unauthorized 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. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at wiselapwing@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under GDPR

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given us permission to process your personal data for specific purposes.
• Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided those interests are not outweighed by your rights and interests.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information that we are required to retain for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us understand how you use our site, remember your preferences, and improve our services.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

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 so we can take steps to remove such information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

wiselapwing@gmail.com