BOOKFUND PRIVACY POLICY

To provide our services effectively, we collect certain information depending on how you use the platform.

This may include:

The following information is never publicly displayed:

• Payment details
• Password credentials
• IP address
• Private messages sent to BookFund support
• Personal contact information (unless you choose to share it publicly)

We do not sell your personal data.

If you back a book campaign:

• The Author will see your account name
• The amount pledged
• The reward selected

Authors never receive your credit card or payment details.

If a campaign is successfully funded, the Author may receive the email address associated with your account solely for fulfillment and communication purposes.

Authors may also receive anonymized analytics showing traffic and engagement data related to their campaign.

When you create a BookFund account, a basic profile page is created.

Publicly visible information may include:

• Your account name
• Account creation date
• Books you’ve launched
• Books you’ve supported (pledge amounts remain private)
• Comments you’ve posted
• Profile picture or bio (if you choose to add them)

Your profile is not searchable via external search engines, but your account name may appear publicly on campaigns you support.

If you prefer anonymity, you may choose a non-identifiable username.

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and campaign participation
• Provide customer support
• Communicate important service updates
• Recommend books based on your interests
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud and maintain platform integrity

We may also send marketing communications aligned with your preferences. You may opt out at any time.

We aim to communicate respectfully and sparingly.

You may receive:

• Transaction confirmations
• Campaign updates
• Important service notifications
• Optional marketing communications

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

Service-related communications (such as account or transaction updates) may still be sent when necessary.

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You use the Service at your own discretion and risk.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers when necessary to:

• Process payments
• Host servers
• Provide analytics
• Support platform functionality

These providers are contractually required to safeguard your information.

We may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect BookFund’s legal rights.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

You may update or delete certain information by logging into your account.

You may:

• Update your profile at any time
• Request a copy of your stored data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)

To make a request, contact:

support@bookfund.org

Your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

We take appropriate measures to ensure data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

BookFund is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: support@bookfund.org

Website: www.bookfund.org