Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Book2Social ("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 service at book2social.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)

2.2 Content You Upload

When you use our Service, we process:

  • Book files (PDF, EPUB) you upload for processing
  • Passages and quotes extracted from your books
  • Captions and content you create or modify
  • Template preferences and customizations

2.3 Third-Party Integrations

If you connect your LinkedIn account, we store:

  • LinkedIn access tokens (encrypted)
  • Your LinkedIn profile name and ID

We only request the minimum permissions necessary to post content on your behalf.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

  • Usage data (features used, actions taken)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process and extract content from your uploaded books
  • Generate AI-powered captions and suggestions
  • Post content to connected social media accounts
  • Send you important updates about the Service
  • Respond to your requests and support inquiries
  • Improve and optimize the Service
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Anthropic (Claude AI): Processes book content to extract quotes and generate captions. Content is processed according to Anthropic's privacy policy.
  • Google Cloud Platform: Hosts our infrastructure and stores your data securely.
  • Stripe: Processes payments (we do not store your credit card information).
  • LinkedIn: Receives content when you choose to post directly to the platform.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
  • Access tokens are encrypted before storage
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls limit employee access to user data

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Uploaded books: Processed files are stored temporarily during extraction and may be deleted after processing
  • Extracted content: Retained until you delete it or your account
  • Usage logs: Retained for up to 90 days

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Disconnect: Revoke access to connected social media accounts
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@book2social.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: support@book2social.com
  • Website: book2social.com