Last Updated: June 2026

Bookstacks and Stories ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using the Bookstacks and Stories mobile application and related services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Password (stored securely)

Profile Information

After creating an account, you may choose to provide additional information including:

• Profile photo
• Biography
• Location information entered manually by you
• Professional information
• Interests and other profile details

Providing additional profile information is optional.

User Content

We collect content that you voluntarily submit, including:

• Posts
• Comments
• Photos
• Group discussions
• Private messages
• Group messages
• Event participation information
• Other content shared within the community

Payment Information

Bookstacks and Stories allows users to purchase event tickets and physical merchandise.

Payments are processed securely through Stripe.

We do not store or have access to your complete credit card information.

Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information about how you use the application, including:

• Device information
• App activity
• Feature usage
• Crash reports
• Performance information
• Analytics data

Analytics and Performance Monitoring

We use Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to better understand how users interact with the application and to improve our services.

These services may collect information such as:

• Device type
• Operating system
• General usage patterns
• App performance data

Location Information

Bookstacks and Stories does not collect GPS location information.

If you choose to include location information in your profile, that information is entered manually by you.

Push Notifications

We may send push notifications regarding:

• Private messages
• Group messages
• Friend requests
• Community announcements
• Other important account-related activity

You may disable notifications through your device settings.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide and operate the community
• Create and manage user accounts
• Facilitate communication between members
• Deliver messages and notifications
• Process event registrations and merchandise purchases
• Improve application performance and functionality
• Maintain community safety and security
• Enforce community guidelines
• Respond to support requests

Community Content and Visibility

Certain information that you choose to share may be visible to other members of the community, including:

• Name
• Profile photo
• Profile information
• Posts
• Comments
• Group activity

Please use discretion when sharing information publicly.

Advertising and Sponsorships

Bookstacks and Stories may display sponsor and vendor advertisements within the application.

We do not use third-party advertising networks such as Google AdMob.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

Data Sharing

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the platform, including:

• Stripe (payment processing)
• Firebase and Google Analytics (analytics and platform services)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers

We do not sell personal information.

We do not share personal information with advertisers for marketing purposes.

Safety and Moderation

To maintain a safe and professional community, Bookstacks and Stories provides moderation tools including:

• User reporting
• Content reporting
• User blocking
• Administrative review of reported content
• Removal of content that violates community guidelines
• Suspension or removal of accounts that violate community rules

Account Deletion

Users may delete their accounts directly within the application.

Upon account deletion, we will remove or anonymize personal information as required by applicable laws and our operational needs.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Bookstacks and Stories is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted within the application and on our website.

Contact Us

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

support@bookstacksandstories.com

Thank you for being part of the Bookstacks and Stories community.