Privacy Policy

Book Journey is a small, independent project built around sharing books and the stories they carry. This page explains what information is collected, how it’s used, and the choices you have.

We aim to keep this simple and respectful.

Information we collect

Information you provide voluntarily

Depending on how you interact with the site, you may choose to provide:

• A name and city when adding yourself to a book’s journey
• An optional note attached to a journey entry
• An email address if you sign up to receive updates

You can view a book’s journey without submitting any personal information.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, Book Journey may collect limited technical information such as basic usage data (for example, pages visited or errors) and general device or browser information. This is used to understand how the site is functioning and to improve reliability. It is not used to identify you personally.

How information is used

Information collected is used to:

• Display book journeys and contributions
• Operate and improve the site
• Maintain a list of people who asked to receive updates

At this time, submitting your email address does not automatically send you emails. Emails are stored securely and reviewed only by the project owner.

How information is shared

Book Journey does not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only in limited cases: if required by law, or if necessary to operate the site using trusted infrastructure or hosting providers.

Public journey entries (such as a name, city, or note) are visible to others viewing that book’s journey.

Your choices

You can:

• View book journeys without submitting personal information
• Choose what to share when adding yourself to a journey
• Request removal of information you’ve submitted

Data retention

Information is kept only as long as it is useful for the purpose it was provided. As the project evolves, data handling practices may change, and this policy will be updated accordingly.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated as Book Journey grows or adds new features, such as user accounts or email notifications. When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to request removal of information you’ve submitted, you can use the site’s reporting tool and select Privacy as the reason. This allows requests to be reviewed without requiring you to share an email address.