Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LexBooks, Inc. ("Lex," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and services (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: Optional information such as your display name, avatar, and reading preferences.
• User Content: eBooks you upload, highlights, bookmarks, notes, and bookshelves you create.
• Communications: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email, and message content.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Reading progress, time spent reading, pages viewed, and features used.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Personalize your reading experience and recommendations
• Sync your reading progress across devices
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Your uploaded eBooks and reading data are stored securely in our cloud infrastructure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at general@lex-books.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is 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 that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For authentication and database services
• Stripe: For payment processing
• Cloud Storage Providers: For storing uploaded content

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

LexBooks, Inc.
Email: general@lex-books.com
Phone: (215) 703-8277

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information (which we do not do).

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights mentioned in Section 7 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes your consent, the performance of our contract with you, and our legitimate interests.