Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Read BookHive Inc. ("BookHive," "we," "our," or "us") operates the BookHive platform available at https://readbookhive.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information:

When you sign up, we collect your email address, username, and any other information you provide.

Usage Information:

We collect IP address, browser type, pages visited, and actions taken on the Site.

Analytics Data:

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand user behavior and improve the Site.

Payment and Identity Verification:

When you choose to receive payments, Stripe collects necessary personal and financial information directly. BookHive does not store or access this data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the Site;
  • Facilitate payments via Stripe or manual PayPal payouts;
  • Monitor usage and detect fraud or misuse;
  • Communicate with you about your account or services;
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Stripe for payment processing;
  • Google Analytics for analytics;
  • Google Ad Manager and Prebid for ad delivery and performance;
  • Service providers or partners helping us operate the Site under confidentiality agreements;
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

As of now, BookHive does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. This may change in the future; any such change will be reflected in an updated version of this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

You may delete your account through our website. You may request to delete all associated data at any time, including while having an active account, by contacting [email protected].

6. Data Access and Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data by emailing [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Your Privacy Matters

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