Privacy Policy

At Booksiapa (accessible from https://booksiapa.club), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal data that is collected and recorded by Booksiapa and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require further information regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us directly through our official channels.

1. Consent

By using our website, participating in our reader discussions, or accessing our services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. Information We Collect

• Standard Log Files: Like standard Blogger-hosted platforms, Booksiapa utilizes log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. Information collected includes IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click metrics. These details are not linked to personally identifiable information.
• Direct User Submissions: If you contact us via email, submit contact forms, leave comments on book posts, or join discussions, we collect information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Account & Profile Data: If you authenticate via Google Sign-In or third-party community platforms (such as our Discord community), we receive standard public profile details (e.g., display name, email) strictly necessary for user profile management.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Booksiapa reading community.
• Improve, personalize, and expand book reviews, recommendations, and platform features.
• Understand and analyze site performance, traffic patterns, and engagement.
• Communicate news, reading streaks, and updates via direct correspondence or newsletters.
• Maintain platform security and prevent spam or unauthorized activities.

4. Cookies & Web Beacons

Booksiapa uses cookies to store visitor preferences, record user-specific session data, and customize web content according to browser attributes. Users can disable cookies through individual browser settings.

5. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & Third-Party Advertising

Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to site visitors based upon their visits to booksiapa.club and other sites across the web.

Booksiapa has no access to or control over cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

6. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Booksiapa's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers, external book marketplaces, or external community servers (e.g., Discord). We strongly advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party platforms for specific practices and opt-out instructions.

7. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights

Under California privacy laws, consumers have the right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected, request erasure of collected personal data, and ensure that their personal data is not sold. Booksiapa does not sell personal information.

8. GDPR Data Protection Rights

Every user is entitled to data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access: Request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to erasure: Request deletion of personal records under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict or object to processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
• The right to data portability: Request transfer of collected data to another entity.

9. Children's Privacy Protection (COPPA)

Booksiapa does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal details on our site, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete the information from our records.

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