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Privacy Policy for Books at HomeJump to section titled Privacy Policy for Books at Home

Last updated: January 2025

OverviewJump to section titled Overview

Books at Home ("the App") is developed by Rahul Kadyan. This policy explains how your data is handled when you use the App.

Data CollectionJump to section titled Data Collection

Books at Home does not collect, transmit, or share your personal data with the developer or any third parties. All your data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud account.

Data You ProvideJump to section titled Data You Provide

  • Book information (titles, authors, ISBNs, covers, etc.)
  • Reading progress and status
  • Personal notes and ratings
  • Lending records (borrower names, due dates)
  • Wishlist items

Data StorageJump to section titled Data Storage

  • Local Storage: Your library data is stored locally on your device using SwiftData.
  • iCloud Sync: If enabled, data syncs across your devices via your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit. This data is protected by your Apple ID and iCloud security.

Library SharingJump to section titled Library Sharing

When you share your library with others via iCloud:

  • Only book metadata is shared (titles, authors, covers, ratings, reading status)
  • Private data is excluded: personal notes, lending information, purchase prices, and storage locations are never shared

Third-Party ServicesJump to section titled Third-Party Services

  • Apple iCloud/CloudKit: Used for sync and sharing (governed by Apple's Privacy Policy)
  • Book Data APIs: When searching for books, queries are sent to book lookup services to retrieve metadata

Analytics & TrackingJump to section titled Analytics & Tracking

Books at Home does not include any analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.

Your RightsJump to section titled Your Rights

You can:

  • Export all your data via CSV at any time
  • Delete all your data from within the App
  • Disable iCloud sync in device settings

ContactJump to section titled Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, please use the support page or contact via GitHub.

ChangesJump to section titled Changes

Updates to this policy will be posted here with a revised date.

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