Privacy & Terms for myBooksAtHome.com

Effective Date: 10 December 2025

1. Privacy

1.1 Information We Collect

We collect only what is needed to provide and secure your account:

• Account Info: username, email, and password (encrypted). You may optionally provide your first and last name.
• Usage Data: basic metadata about your interactions with the service (e.g., books, bookshelves you create).
• Cookies: essential cookies only for login sessions and CSRF protection. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

1.2 How We Use Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. We use the information provided to create and manage your account, authenticate and authorize your access, maintain and improve the service. From time to time we may also communicate with you about your account or service updates. You may request to stop receiving messages at any time.

1.3 Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Your information is retained as long as your account exists or as needed to provide the service. You may delete your account and data at any time.

2. Terms of Use

2.1 Personal, Non-Commercial Use

You may use this service only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use, resale, or redistribution of the service or its content is prohibited.

2.2 No Reuse or Redistribution

You may not copy, modify, republish, or redistribute any part of this software, including its design, code, or functionality. All rights are reserved by the developers.

2.3 Account and Data

You control the data you create, such as book lists and locations. You may download or delete your data at any time. We are not responsible for data loss, so regular backups are recommended.

2.4 Free of Charge

The service is provided free of charge. We may update or modify this in the future, and users will be informed of major changes.

2.5 No Warranty & Service Availability

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uptime, accuracy, or compatibility. Downtime may occur due to maintenance or other issues beyond our control. Use the service at your own risk.

2.6 Termination

You may stop using the service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access for misuse or violation of these Terms.

2.7 Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developers from claims or liabilities resulting from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

2.8 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2.9 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Colorado courts.

3. Contact Us

Questions about Privacy or Terms? Contact us at: team@myBooksAtHome.com.