Privacy Policy
Velvet Reads
Velvet Reads ("Velvet Reads", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://velvetreads.app and the Velvet Reads mobile application (collectively, the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Email address (for waitlists, notifications, or account creation)
- Name or username (if provided)
- Any information you submit through contact or feedback forms
Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Service
- App usage data and interactions
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage, and support basic functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Communicate with you (updates, notifications, support)
- Improve and optimize the Service
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Service (e.g., analytics, email delivery), and with legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Children's Privacy
Velvet Reads is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: support@velvetreads.app