This Privacy Policy explains how Cool Books ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Username or display name
- Password (encrypted)
- Account creation date

Payment Information:
- Payment information is processed by third-party payment providers
- We do not store full credit card or banking details
- We may store transaction history and subscription status

Content Data:
- Books you create (text, images, metadata)
- AI prompts and preferences you submit
- Privacy settings for your books (public or private)
- Books you read or interact with

Technical Information:
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- IP address
- Usage statistics and crash reports
- Log files and error messages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process your subscription and payments
- Generate AI-powered books based on your inputs
- Store and display your created books
- Communicate with you about your account and the Service
- Improve and optimize the Service
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations

3. AI and Data Processing

- Your prompts and inputs are processed by artificial intelligence systems
- AI providers may process your data according to their own privacy policies
- We do not use your personal information to train AI models without consent
- Generated content is stored on our servers

4. Information Sharing

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

Third-Party Service Providers:
- Payment processors (for subscription billing)
- AI service providers (for book generation)
- Cloud hosting services (for data storage)
- Analytics providers (for Service improvement)

Public Content:
- Books you set as "public" are visible to all users
- Your username may be displayed with public books

Legal Requirements:
- We may disclose information if required by law
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
- To investigate fraud or violations of our Terms

5. Data Storage and Security

- Your data is stored on secure servers
- We use industry-standard encryption for sensitive data
- Passwords are encrypted and not accessible to us
- We cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable measures to protect your information

6. Children's Privacy

- The Service is available to users of all ages
- We do not knowingly collect more information from children than necessary to provide the Service
- Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use
- Parents may request access to or deletion of their child's data by contacting us

7. Your Rights

Under Swiss and European data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at coolbooks.app@gmail.com

8. Data Retention

- We retain your information for as long as your account is active
- After account deletion, we delete your personal information within 30 days
- Public books may be retained after account deletion unless specifically requested for removal
- Some information may be retained longer for legal or security purposes
- Anonymized data may be retained for analytics

9. Cookies and Tracking

- We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve the Service
- Cookies help us remember your preferences and login status
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. International Data Transfers

- Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers
- By using the Service, you consent to such transfers

12. Marketing Communications

- We may send you service-related emails (account updates, changes to Terms, etc.)
- You cannot opt out of service-related communications
- We do not send marketing emails unless you opt in
- You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

- We may update this Privacy Policy at any time
- Material changes will be notified through the App or via email
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- The "Last Updated" date will reflect when changes were made

14. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your information is:
Cool Books
https://coolbooks.app

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy:
Email: https://coolbooks.app
Website: coolbooks.app@gmail.com

For data protection inquiries in Switzerland, you may also contact:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Website: www.edoeb.admin.ch