Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Treachery. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web novel platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture, bio, and reading preferences
• Content Data: For authors, the novels and content you publish on our platform
• Reading History: Books you’ve read, bookmarks, and reading progress
• Interaction Data: Comments, ratings, and reviews you post
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our web novel service
• Personalize your reading experience
• Process and manage your account
• Track reading progress and preferences
• Enable author content management
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Send service updates and notifications
• Prevent abuse and maintain security

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure password storage
• Regular security audits
• Limited staff access to personal data
• Regular backup procedures

5. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status
• Maintain reading progress
• Save your preferences
• Analyze platform usage
• Improve performance

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Manage cookie preferences

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless required by law to retain it.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our service or provide any personal information.