Introduction
Author Studio Plus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Username and password (encrypted)
- Profile information (optional)
Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. For authors receiving payouts, Stripe collects necessary banking information through their secure Connect platform.
Content You Create
We store books, covers, and other content you create or upload to our platform.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process transactions and send purchase confirmations
- To send you important updates about your account
- To respond to your support requests
- To improve our platform and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- With service providers: Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage
- For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
- Public content: Books you publish to the marketplace are publicly visible
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Restricted access to personal information
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your content
- Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
authorstudioplus@gmail.com