Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 17, 2026
1. Data Controller
BooQerz is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
2. Data We Collect
We collect: Account Information (name, email, profile image via Replit sign-in), Transaction Data (purchase records), Content Data (books, covers, descriptions uploaded by authors), Usage Data (basic platform interaction data), and Review Data (ratings and reviews you submit).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to provide and maintain the Platform, process transactions, display your books and reviews, communicate about your account, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Payment Processing
All payment transactions are processed by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. BooQerz does not directly store, process, or transmit credit card numbers or sensitive payment information.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
BooQerz uses essential cookies and local storage for session management, language preferences, and theme preferences only. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
6. Data Sharing
We share your data only with Stripe (for payment processing), other users (your first name and reviews are public), and cloud infrastructure providers hosting the Platform. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restrict processing, right to data portability, and right to object. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Platform.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure session management.
9. Children's Privacy
BooQerz is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us through the Platform. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.