Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 27, 2026
BookShare: Buy & Sell Books respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Name or seller name entered by the user
Phone number or WhatsApp number entered for book listings
Book listing details such as title, price, category, description, condition, and location
Images uploaded for book listings
Basic device and app usage data
Location information entered by the user or selected inside the app
How We Use Information
We use your information to:
Create and display book listings
Help buyers contact sellers
Show listings based on location
Review and manage listings
Improve app performance and user experience
Prevent misuse, spam, or unsafe listings
Information Sharing
Book listing information such as seller name, phone number, WhatsApp number, location, book details, and images may be visible to other app users.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
BookShare may use third-party services such as:
Firebase for database, authentication, analytics, and remote configuration
Cloudinary for image storage
Google AdMob for advertisements
WhatsApp for seller contact
Device dialer for phone contact
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
User Responsibility
Users should only upload accurate listing information and should not share sensitive personal information unnecessarily.
Data Removal
If you want your listing or personal information removed, contact us at:
virtualtech42@gmail.com
Children’s Privacy
BookShare is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect user data, but no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted in the app or on our policy page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
virtualtech42@gmail.com