Introduction
At Clarity Books, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and purchase our products.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Email address (required for purchase and content delivery)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe or Coinbase — we never store full payment details)
- Cryptocurrency wallet addresses (when paying with crypto, provided by Coinbase Commerce)
- Language and currency preferences based on your location
Usage Data
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Download activity in your library
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Process your payments securely
- Deliver your purchased digital content (ebooks and audiobooks)
- Send transactional emails (purchase confirmation, library access link)
- Improve our website and services
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your data seriously:
- Your data is stored securely on Supabase with enterprise-grade security
- All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/SSL
- We implement strict access controls to protect your information
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our business:
- Stripe — Payment processing (view their privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy)
- Coinbase Commerce — Cryptocurrency payments (view their privacy policy at commerce.coinbase.com/legal/privacy-policy)
- Brevo — Email delivery service (view their privacy policy at brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy)
- Cloudflare R2 — Secure file storage and delivery for ebooks and audiobooks
- ElevenLabs — Audiobook generation and text-to-speech processing
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in data centers located in the United States and European Union. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. We ensure that all cross-border data transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Data Retention
We retain your data for the following periods:
- Purchase records and library tokens are retained indefinitely to ensure continued access to your content
- Webhook event logs are retained for 90 days for debugging and fraud prevention
- Anonymized usage data is retained for up to 24 months for analytics
- You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records
Marketing Communications
We respect your communication preferences:
- Marketing emails are opt-in only — we will never add you without your consent
- You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email
- Transactional emails (purchase confirmations, library access) are not affected by marketing preferences
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
- Data Portability — Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out — Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at support@claritybooks.com.