Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2026
At Novelshadow, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, save novels to your library, or contact us for support. This may include your email address, username, and reading preferences. We also automatically collect certain information when you use our service, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our services • Personalize your reading experience and recommend novels • Send you updates about new chapters or novels you follow • Respond to your comments and questions • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the platform • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Novelshadow, our users, or others.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to store your preferences (such as dark/light mode and reading settings), keep you logged in, and understand how you use our site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our service may not function properly without cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]