Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Archimedia ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our digital library service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and username.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, including reading progress, saved items, and preferences.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including browser type and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Save your reading progress and library preferences
• Process transactions and send related information
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. We use encryption for data transmission and implement access controls to limit who can view your information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only:

• With service providers who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the channels provided on our website.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Our analytics are minimal and focused on improving the Service.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Supabase: For authentication and data storage
• Stripe: For payment processing (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the channels provided on our website.