Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AudioBook Hub ("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 platform, including our website and mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Avatar, bio, and other optional profile details
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Paystack (we do not store full card numbers)
• Author Information: Bank account details, pen name, biography, and publication details for authors
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms and customer support channels

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, listening and reading progress, search queries
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features
• Process transactions and send related information (receipts, confirmations)
• Manage subscriptions and user accounts
• Process author payouts and commission payments
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, purchase confirmations)
• Send promotional communications (with your consent, and you can opt out at any time)
• Personalize your experience with book recommendations
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the Platform
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform (payment processing via Paystack, email delivery, hosting, analytics)
• Authors: Aggregated and anonymized sales data is shared with authors for their published works
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of AudioBook Hub, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS), secure password hashing, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (such as financial transaction records).

7. Your Rights

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

• 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, subject to legal retention requirements
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@audiobookhub.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly (authentication, session management)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (playback speed, reading mode)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Platform is used to improve the experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with third-party services including Paystack (payment processing), Supabase (data storage and authentication), and email service providers. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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