The Blank State Team ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Libri mobile application (the "App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when
you use our App.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use
of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
Account Information: When you create an account or sign in using Google Sign-In,
we collect:
- Your name (as provided by Google)
- Your email address
- Profile picture URL (if available)
User Preferences:
- Reading preferences (favorite genres, authors, languages)
- App settings and customizations
- Terms of service acceptance status
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data:
- App interaction data (features used, screens visited)
- Reading history and progress
- Search queries within the app
- Book downloads and favorites
Device Information:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- App version
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
Open Library: If you connect your Open Library account, we may access:
- Your Open Library username
- Borrowed books information
- Reading lists
Project Gutenberg: We do not collect personal information from Project
Gutenberg. Book downloads are processed directly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account
- Personalization: To provide personalized book recommendations
- App Functionality: To enable features like reading lists, bookmarks, and sync across devices
- Communication: To send important updates about the App (you can opt out)
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the App
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Storage
Your data is stored using:
- Firebase Realtime Database: For user preferences and reading data
- Local Device Storage: For downloaded books and cached content
3.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Secure data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Firebase Security Rules
- Authentication through Google Sign-In
- Regular security updates
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- Google Firebase: For authentication and database services
- Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates
- Open Library API & Gutendex API: For book metadata and downloads (no personal data shared)
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You can exercise these rights
through the app's settings or by contacting us.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13.
7. Contact Us