Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Account data: When you register or sign in, we may collect your email address, username, and password (encrypted).
• Payment data: When you subscribe or purchase chapters, we collect payment-related information through our third-party payment processors (PayPal). We do not store full credit card details on our servers.
• Contact data: If you contact us (e.g., via email), we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other standard server log information.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google, Apple, or other third-party services, we may receive basic profile information (e.g., email, name) from those providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services (e.g., enable reading, bookmarking, subscriptions).
• To process payments and manage subscriptions.
• To communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send service updates).
• To analyze usage trends and enhance user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., respond to valid DMCA notices).

3. Sharing of Your Information

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

• With service providers: Payment processors (PayPal), hosting providers, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• For legal reasons: To comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights, or ensure safety.
• In connection with business transfers: If we are acquired or merged, your information may be transferred.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Account data is retained while your account is active; usage logs are retained for up to 12 months.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of certain data processing (e.g., marketing emails).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@fatgoosenovel.com.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., United States, Singapore). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@fatgoosenovel.com