Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

1. Website Usage

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Analytics Data: Page views, time on site, referral sources (via standard web analytics)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymized)
• UTM Parameters: Marketing campaign tracking (e.g., which tool you accessed)

2. Chrome Extension

Our Chrome Extension does NOT collect any personal data. All processing happens locally in your browser:

• BSR Detection: Reads publicly visible data from Amazon pages you visit
• Calculations: Performed entirely in your browser
• Metadata Extraction: Only when you explicitly request it (right-click menu)
• No Tracking: We don't track your browsing history or book searches

3. Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide:

• Contact Forms: Name and email (if you contact us)
• Feedback: Comments or suggestions you submit
• Tool Inputs: Data you enter into our calculators (processed client-side, not stored)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Improve our website and tools based on usage patterns
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send occasional updates (only if you opt-in)
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Encryption: All data transmitted to our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Minimal Storage: We only store essential analytics data
• No Sensitive Data: We don't store passwords, payment info, or book manuscripts
• Local Processing: Tool calculations happen in your browser, not on our servers

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Hosting: Vercel (for website hosting)
• Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics tools (anonymized data only)
• AI Services: Anthropic Claude (for keyword generation - no personal data sent)
• Payment Processing: Stripe (for optional donations - PCI-DSS compliant, secure checkout)
• Affiliate Program: Amazon Associates (we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through affiliate links)

These services have their own privacy policies. We carefully select partners who respect user privacy.

Payment Information

BookBloom offers optional donation features to support our free tools:

• Payment Processor: We use Stripe for secure payment processing
• No Storage: We do NOT store your credit card information on our servers
• Stripe Privacy: All payment data is handled directly by Stripe in compliance with PCI-DSS standards
• Transaction Data: We may receive basic transaction information (amount, date, success/failure status) but never your full payment details
• Voluntary: All donations are completely optional - our tools remain free forever

For more information about how Stripe handles your data, please review Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., dark mode preference)
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we have about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bookbloom.io

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Users

BookBloom is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside this region, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage
• Sending an email (if you've subscribed to updates)

Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

Consent

By using BookBloom's website and Chrome Extension, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.