Author Crest ("we," "us," "our") operates authorcrest.com. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
- Account information you provide: username, email address, password (stored securely, hashed)
- If you sign in with Google: your name, email address, and profile picture, as provided by Google
- Content you create: books, chapters, author profiles, comments, ratings, reading lists
- Basic usage data: pages visited, reading progress, for the purpose of providing the service
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the reading/publishing platform
- To display your author profile and published content to other users, as intended by the platform
- To send you notifications about activity relevant to your account (e.g., new chapters from authors you follow)
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- We do not use third-party advertising networks
Data Storage
Your account data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on servers located in Germany. Uploaded images and media files are stored via Cloudflare R2.
Third-Party Services
- Google (if you choose to sign in with Google) — governed by Google's own privacy policy
- Cloudflare (content delivery and media storage)
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected].
Cookies
We use essential cookies required for login sessions and site functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
For privacy questions, contact: [email protected]