Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Chinesenovels, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Reading Data: Your reading history, bookmarks, favorites, and reading progress
• User Content: Comments, ratings, and reviews you post on our platform
• Usage Information: How you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent reading
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our novel reading services
• Personalize your reading experience and recommendations
• Save your reading progress and preferences
• Enable community features like comments and ratings
• Improve our website and develop new features
• Communicate with you about updates and important notices
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your reading data
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request information about how your data is processed

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: