Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At bookswapp we respect our users' privacy and are committed to protecting their personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

1. Data We Collect

Account information: Name, email address, password (stored encrypted).
Profile information: Username, biography, profile photo, city/country.
Book information: Details of the books you add (ISBN, title, condition, etc.).
Swap data: Swap offers sent and received, messages, shipping information.
Usage data: Interactions on the platform, search history, session information.

2. Purposes of Data Use

Account creation and authentication
Management of swap processes
Ensuring platform security
Improving service quality
Fulfilling legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not sold or rented to third parties. During the swap process, the minimum information necessary for the other user to complete the swap (username, city) is shared. Sharing with authorised authorities may occur in case of legal obligation.

4. Data Security

All data is transmitted encrypted over HTTPS. Passwords are stored hashed with the bcrypt algorithm. Our servers are hosted in secure data centres.

5. User Rights

To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data, write to [email protected]. You can also delete your account from the Settings page.

6. Cookies

Cookies are used for session management and storing preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.

7. Changes

When this policy is updated, you will be notified by email. The current policy is always published on this page.