Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 9, 2025

At NightOwlReads, accessible from NightOwlReads.org, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform to read or publish novels.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register on our platform, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.

User Content: This includes any novels you publish, comments you post, or other contributions you make to the platform.

Usage Data: We automatically collect data about your interactions with the site, such as pages viewed, reading history, IP address, browser type, and device information.

Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve platform performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and maintain the platform

To personalize your reading experience and recommend content

To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

To communicate important updates, promotions, or service-related notifications

To improve and optimize our services through analytics

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)

Legal authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

5. Your Choices

You may update or delete your account information at any time from your profile settings.

You can opt-out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the platform after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact us