BookTrail Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Welcome to BookTrail ("the App", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights.


1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address — for email/password registration and account verification

1.2 Reading Data

To provide core functionality, we collect:

  • Books you add (title, author, cover image, total pages)
  • Reading progress (current page, completion status, reading status)
  • Reading sessions (duration, start and end time)
  • Reading notes (text content and attached photos)

1.3 Device Information

For app optimization and troubleshooting:

  • Device model and operating system version
  • App version

1.4 Purchase Information

If you subscribe to BookTrail Pro:

  • Subscription status and purchase history (managed by Google Play / App Store)
  • We do not store your payment card or billing details

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the App's core features
  • To sync your reading data across your devices
  • To send reading reminder notifications (only if you enable them)
  • To manage your Pro subscription status
  • To respond to your support and feedback requests
  • To ensure account security and prevent abuse

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
SupabaseCloud database and file storage for reading data, notes, and imagessupabase.com/privacy
Google Sign-InAccount authenticationGoogle Privacy Policy
Sign in with AppleAccount authenticationApple Privacy Policy
Google Play BillingIn-app subscription managementGoogle Privacy Policy

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Your data is stored on Supabase's secure cloud infrastructure
  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and encrypted at rest
  • Book covers and note photos are stored in private storage accessible only by you
  • We retain your data for as long as your account is active

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

We may share data only in the following circumstances:

  1. With the third-party service providers listed above, solely to operate the App
  2. When required by applicable law or legal process
  3. To protect the rights and safety of our users

6. Your Rights & Data Deletion

You have the right to:

  • Access — View all your personal data within the App
  • Correct — Edit your account information and reading data at any time
  • Delete — Remove individual books, notes, or reading records in the App; or delete your entire account and all associated data via Profile → Settings → Delete Account
  • Opt-out of notifications — Disable push notifications in your device settings at any time

To request data deletion or for any privacy-related inquiry, please use the in-app Feedback feature or contact us at the email address below.


7. Permissions Used

PermissionReason
CameraTo take photos for reading notes
Photo LibraryTo attach photos to notes and set book covers
NotificationsTo send optional reading reminders (can be disabled)
InternetRequired to sync data and authenticate your account

8. Audience

BookTrail is available to users of all ages. If the user is a minor, we recommend using the App under parental or guardian guidance.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through an in-app notice. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: