Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your email address for account access and notifications
- Your username for account identification
- Your password (encrypted and securely stored)
- Your notification preferences
- List of authors you choose to follow through our service
We only collect information necessary to provide our service. We do not require or integrate with Audible accounts.
Usage Data
We collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:
- Email open rates and click-through rates
- General usage patterns and feature adoption
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Website analytics via Plausible.io (privacy-focused, cookieless)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to:
- Monitor new audiobook releases from authors you follow
- Send you email notifications when new books are published
- Provide customer support when needed
- Improve our service and fix technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is:
- Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- Hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with regular backups
- Protected by authentication and access controls
- Regularly monitored for unauthorized access
Third-Party Services
We integrate with:
- Postmark: Our email delivery service provider for sending your audiobook release notifications
- Plausible.io: Privacy-focused website analytics that doesn't use cookies or track personal data
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Website Analytics with Plausible.io
We use Plausible.io for website analytics, which is specifically chosen for its privacy-first approach:
- No cookies are used or stored on your device
- No personal data is collected or tracked
- All data is aggregated and anonymized
- GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant by design
- Data is hosted in the EU with strict privacy protections
The analytics help us understand general usage patterns (like page views and traffic sources) without compromising your privacy.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our service:
- Account data is kept while your account is active
- Email preferences are retained for legitimate business purposes
- Usage analytics are anonymized and aggregated
- Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll post the updated policy on this page
- We'll update the "Last updated" date
- For significant changes, we'll notify you via email
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- General inquiries: [email protected]