Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

1. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve BookNetwork services: reading, selling, and publishing
• To verify authors and process monetization through BookNetwork Studio
• To send important updates, admin alerts, and ban notifications
• To enforce our Terms, including the 3-strike ban policy
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

2. Third-Party Services

By using our platform, you also agree to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Author Data & BookNetwork Studio

Authors who upload grant BookNetwork permission to store and display their content. Earnings and analytics data in BookNetwork Studio are private to the author.

4. Data Retention

We keep your account data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account or are banned after 3 violations, we may retain data for 90 days for legal and security purposes, then delete it.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

6. Privacy

Readers of all ages can use BookNetwork. However, you must be 15+ to become an author and monetize. We do not knowingly collect data from authors under 15.

7. Your Rights

You can request to:

• Opt out of marketing emails

8. Security

We use security rules and encryption to protect your data. Use a strong password.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the new "Last Updated" date. Continued use means you accept the changes.