1. Introduction

Paid To Read Books (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website and services.

This policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws across North America, including Canadian privacy standards and applicable United States state privacy requirements.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Username

• Encrypted password

• Country of residence

• Age or date of birth verification

Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Login session data

Reading & Program Activity Data

We collect data related to your participation in the platform, including:

• Books selected

• Reading completion status

• Submitted book reports or written feedback

• External reviewer profile links (such as book review platform profiles)

• Points earned and participation history

Payment & Payout Information

If you redeem points for monetary rewards, we may collect:

• Payout account details

• Payment transaction history

• Fraud prevention and verification data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the platform

• Verify reading completion and submissions

• Award and process points and payouts

• Prevent fraud and abuse

• Maintain account security

• Send required account and program communications

• Improve platform performance and functionality

4. Analytics & Tracking Technologies

We currently use:

• Google Analytics

We may use in the future:

• Advertising tracking technologies

• Social media tracking pixels

We use cookies primarily to maintain login sessions and improve site performance.

5. Email Communications

We may send:

• Account-related emails

• Program participation notifications

• Newsletter communications

We do not currently send marketing emails but may do so in the future. Users will be able to opt out of marketing communications.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Payment processors (to complete payouts)

• Legal authorities if required by law

We do not share personal information with advertisers.

7. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on servers located in Ontario, Canada.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

8. User Rights (North America)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Request a copy/export of your stored data

At this time, account deletion may not be available due to program integrity, fraud prevention, and financial record requirements.

9. Age Restrictions

This platform is strictly for individuals 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.

10. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to:

• Maintain program integrity

• Meet legal and financial obligations

• Prevent fraud and abuse

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related requests or questions, please contact us through:

Website Contact Form:
https://paidtoreadbooks.club/contact-us/