Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
VibeReads ("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 mobile application.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Display name (optional)
- Profile photo (optional)
Reading Data
To provide our services, we collect information about your reading activity:
- Books you add to your library
- Reading status (want to read, reading, read)
- Ratings and reviews you submit
- Challenge participation and progress
- Vibe preferences and search history
Camera Access
If you use our book cover scanning feature, we request camera access. Images are processed locally on your device and sent to our servers only for book matching purposes. We do not store the images after processing.
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about how you interact with the app, including device type, operating system, and general usage patterns. This helps us improve the app experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized book recommendations based on your vibes and preferences
- Track your reading progress and statistics
- Enable social features like following other readers and community discussions
- Process challenge participation and award badges
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Send you relevant notifications (with your permission)
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the app (hosting, analytics)
- Other users: Your public profile, reviews, and playlists are visible to other VibeReads users
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You can:
- Access and update your account information in the app
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your reading data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Children's Privacy
VibeReads is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@vibereads.app.