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Privacy Policy
Last updated May 27, 2026
Other Library helps people catalog, share, and discover books and related materials. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your information when you use other-library.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as when you create an account, edit your profile, add books or catalog items, upload cover images or other media, send messages, request support, or otherwise interact with the service.
This may include:
- name, username, email address, and account credentials
- profile details, avatar, biography, and account preferences
- book, catalog, collection, and library metadata you add or edit
- images or files you upload
- messages, invitations, and support communications
Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect technical and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, actions taken in the app, approximate location derived from IP, referral URLs, and timestamps. We use this information to operate, secure, and improve Other Library.
How We Use Information
- to provide, maintain, and improve Other Library
- to authenticate users and secure accounts
- to display user libraries, profiles, and catalog content according to privacy settings
- to communicate with you about product updates, support, or account-related issues
- to monitor abuse, fraud, spam, and other misuse
- to comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
How Information Is Shared
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With other users: information you choose to make public or visible to followers will be shown according to your privacy settings.
- With service providers: we may use third-party vendors for hosting, storage, analytics, email delivery, authentication, and related infrastructure.
- For legal reasons: when reasonably necessary to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
- Business transfers: if Other Library is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Services
Other Library may integrate with third-party services such as authentication providers, hosting providers, storage providers, analytics tools, or social platforms. If you choose to connect a third-party service, information may be shared with that service as required to enable the integration.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain security and operational records. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
Your Choices
- you may update certain profile and account information from within the app
- you may control the visibility of certain library and profile content through privacy settings
- you may request deletion of your account or information by contacting us
- you may opt out of non-essential communications where applicable
Children’s Privacy
Other Library is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may provide notice through the service or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of Other Library after an update becomes effective means the updated policy will apply.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact privacy@other-library.com.
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