Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1/28/2025
1. Introduction
BookLens ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Photo Processing
When you upload a photo of your bookshelf:
- We process the image to identify book titles
- Photos are analyzed in real-time and are not stored on our servers
- Only the extracted book titles are temporarily processed to generate recommendations
2.2 Book Recommendations
We store book recommendations anonymously, without any connection to individual users or sessions.
2.3 Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal information
- Does not track users across websites
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate personalized book recommendations
- Improve our recommendation algorithm
- Analyze service usage patterns (anonymously)
- Maintain and improve our service
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate with select third-party services to:
- Retrieve book information and cover images
- Provide book purchase options
- Collect anonymous usage statistics
5. Data Retention
We maintain minimal data retention:
- Photos are processed immediately and not stored
- Book recommendations are stored anonymously
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13 years of age.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of analytics
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@booklens.ai
