Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Canon. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our book sharing platform. By using Canon, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect: Email address, Display name, Profile picture (if provided), Username (if chosen), and Authentication information from third-party providers (Google, Apple, or phone number).

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our Service, including: Books you add to your canon, Books you save, Profile views, Search queries, and Interaction with other users' profiles.

2.3 Technical Information

We collect technical information such as: IP address, Browser type and version, Operating system, Device information, and Usage analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes: To provide and maintain our Service, To notify you about changes to our Service, To allow you to participate in interactive features, To provide customer support, To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our Service, To monitor the usage of our Service, To detect, prevent and address technical issues, and To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as: Hosting and cloud storage providers, Analytics services, Authentication services (Google, Apple), and Customer support tools.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include: Encryption of data in transit and at rest, Regular security assessments, Access controls and authentication, and Secure data storage practices.

6. Your Rights

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

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request a copy of your data in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations we may have to retain some data.

6.4 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'last updated' date. We will also notify you via email or through our Service if the changes are material.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: privacy@canon.com, Address: [Your Company Address], or through our contact form on the website.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 2024.