Privacy Policy — ARC Library
1. Introduction
Welcome to ARC Library (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) tracking application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Email address (required for account creation)
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
- Profile information (username, display preferences)
2.2 Book and Reading Data
- ARC information (titles, authors, publishers, genres)
- Application status and dates
- Reading progress and notes
- Reviews and ratings
- Promotional activities and links
- Quotes and annotations
2.3 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. We receive confirmation of successful payments and subscription status from Stripe.
2.4 Usage Data
- Login activity and session information
- Feature usage and interaction data
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location data
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To manage your account and subscription
- To process payments through Stripe
- To send important service updates and notifications
- To improve our application and user experience
- To provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a secure database platform. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Encrypted password storage
- Row-level security policies
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
- Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions
- Google Books API: Optional book metadata lookup
- ISBNdb API: Optional book metadata and ISBN lookup
- Open Library: Optional book metadata lookup
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at headlibrarian@arc-library.com
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking services.
8. Children’s Privacy
ARC Library is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. International Users
ARC Library is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: headlibrarian@arc-library.com