Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Talecrypt ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
- Account information: email address, password (hashed), display name.
- Reading data: reading progress, bookmarks, favorites, history.
- Transaction data: order records and subscription status (payment details are processed by LemonSqueezy; we never see your card number).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information via Google Analytics.
- Contact messages: messages submitted through our contact form.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Service (sync reading progress, manage subscriptions).
- To process payments and prevent fraud/refund abuse.
- To communicate with you about your account or service updates.
- To analyze usage and improve our content and features (via Google Analytics).
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for authentication (required), preferences, and analytics. You can control cookie settings via our Cookie Settings page or your browser. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for login.
4. Third-Party Services
We share data with:
- LemonSqueezy (payment processing).
- Google Analytics (anonymous usage analytics).
- Vercel/hosting provider (infrastructure).
These providers have their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time. Transaction records are retained as required by tax and financial regulations.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (GDPR/CCPA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, hashed passwords (bcrypt), and secure HTTP-only cookies. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified via email.