Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

APP DEV MASTERS LTD ("we", "our", or "us") operates the FreeBooksAI website (freebooksai.com) and mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email address (when you sign up for an account)
• Name and profile information (optional)
• User preferences and settings
• Reading history and book interactions
• Comments and reviews you submit

2.2 Technical Information

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Search queries and interaction data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Personalize your reading experience
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you updates and notifications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate with you about our services

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations under our terms of service
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 Service Providers

• Firebase/Google Cloud: Database and hosting services
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• OpenAI: AI content generation services
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting with reputable cloud providers
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@appdevmasters.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services (in anonymized form)

Account data is retained for 3 years after account deletion. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. You can request earlier deletion by contacting us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Other legally compliant transfer mechanisms

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website 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.

11. 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

13. Data Protection Officer

For data protection inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: info@appdevmasters.com