Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ImWriter. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our smart book writing and review platform. This policy applies to all users of ImWriter services, whether you are creating content, receiving reviews, or using our AI-powered writing assistance tools.

What Data We Collect

• Email address and account information (name, username, password)
• Book content, manuscripts, drafts, and all creative work you produce on our platform
• Book metadata including titles, genres, character profiles, and story parameters
• Usage analytics such as feature usage patterns, page views, and interaction data
• Technical data including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Communication data from support requests, feedback, and correspondence with us

We collect information that you provide directly when creating an account, writing books, creating characters, and using our services. We also automatically collect certain technical information when you access our platform to ensure proper functionality and security. Your book content uploaded by you and creative work remain your intellectual property, and we only process it to provide our services to you.

How We Use Your Data

• Provide and improve our book writing, review, and AI assistance services
• Save and synchronize your work across devices
• Generate intelligent writing suggestions and feedback
• Communicate with you about your account, updates, and service notifications
• Respond to your support requests and feedback
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our features and user experience
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use our service.

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and security (CSRF protection). These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language selection, theme choice, and interface settings.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform, which features are most popular, and how we can improve the service. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Data Protection and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt encryption and are never stored in plain text. We conduct regular security audits and maintain strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access user data. Your book content is stored securely on our servers with regular backups to prevent data loss. We retain your data for as long as your account is active, and for up to 90 days after account deletion to allow for backup rotation and recovery if needed.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your data - request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Right to rectification - correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) - request deletion of your account and associated data
• Right to data portability - receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object to processing - opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities
• Right to withdraw consent - change your preferences or consent settings at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint - contact your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us. We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by GDPR.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service features. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our platform. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.