Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 3, 2025

"Joe values your privacy (and his own reading habits)."

1. Information We Collect

SchmookClub collects minimal information necessary to provide our book review platform services:

Account Information: Username and password for authentication
Profile Data: Optional profile information you choose to share
Reviews & Content: Book reviews, comments, and ratings you post
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform (pages visited, features used)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to operate and improve SchmookClub:

Authenticate your account and provide access to member features
Display your reviews and profile to other community members
Improve our platform and user experience
Communicate important updates about the service

We never sell your personal information to third parties. SchmookClub is a self-contained community platform.

3. Information Sharing

SchmookClub operates as a closed, invite-only community. Here's what's shared:

Public Content: Your reviews, ratings, and profile are visible to other members
Private Information: Passwords, and personal data are never shared
No External Sharing: We do not share any information with external companies or services

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Secure password encryption and storage
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls to limit who can view sensitive data
Secure data transmission using industry-standard protocols

While we take security seriously, remember to keep your login credentials secure and never share your password with others.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

Access: View and update your profile information anytime
Deletion: Delete your reviews or request account removal
Privacy Settings: Control what information is visible to other members
Data Export: Request a copy of your data if needed

6. Cookies and Tracking

SchmookClub uses minimal cookies essential for platform functionality, such as keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or share data with external analytics services.

7. Children's Privacy

SchmookClub is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we'll post the updated version on this page and update the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of SchmookClub after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through the platform or reach out to our administrators.

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