1. Introduction
Pagescope ("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 digital reading platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using Pagescope, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our Service.
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if provided or obtained via social login)
- Password (securely hashed, for email/password authentication)
2.2 Authentication Data
If you sign in using a third-party service, we receive:
- Your public profile information from that service
- Authentication tokens necessary to maintain your session
- Email address associated with your third-party account
2.3 Books and Reading Data
When you use Pagescope, we store:
- Books you upload (PDF and EPUB files)
- Book metadata (title, author, description)
- Reading progress and current position in each book
- Highlights and annotations you create
- Reading time statistics
- Your shelf organization and favorites
2.4 Session Information
For security and functionality, we collect:
- Session tokens
- IP address
- Browser user agent
- Session expiration data
2.5 Subscription Information
When you subscribe to a paid plan, we store your subscription status, plan type, and billing period dates. Payment processing is handled entirely by our payment provider, Paddle (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Sync your books, reading progress, and highlights across devices
- Authenticate your identity and maintain session security
- Process your subscription and manage billing
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Send you technical notices and security alerts
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:
- Account and subscription data is stored in encrypted databases
- Book files are stored in secure cloud storage (Cloudflare R2)
- Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms and are never stored in plain text
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete a book, it is marked for deletion but may be retained in our systems for a limited period for recovery purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Pagescope:
5.1 Paddle (Payment Processing)
We use Paddle as our Merchant of Record for subscription billing and payment processing. When you subscribe to a paid plan, Paddle collects and processes your payment information directly. We do not store your credit card number or payment details on our servers.
Paddle may collect:
- Payment card information
- Billing address
- Transaction history
- Device and browser information for fraud prevention
For more information about how Paddle handles your data, please review Paddle's Privacy Policy.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Service (as described in Section 5)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate confidentiality protections
7. Local Storage
Pagescope uses local browser storage to provide offline functionality:
- IndexedDB: We cache your book data and reading progress locally to enable offline reading
- localStorage: We store your language preference and other settings
8. Analytics and Tracking
We do not use third-party analytics services or tracking technologies. We do not track your behavior across other websites or services. Internal telemetry is disabled.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may 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 or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Export: Request your data in a portable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Pagescope is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: