Privacy Policy for Book Tracker
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Book Tracker, a mobile application developed by JanoGroup LLC to help users organize and track their reading journey, book collections, and reading goals with ease. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By downloading or using Book Tracker, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
Book Tracker does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, email, phone number, or precise location. The app does not require creating an account or logging in.
Local Data Storage
All information you enter into Book Tracker is stored locally on your device only. This may include:
• Books you add to your library
• Reading progress and page counts
• Reading status (reading, finished, to read, wishlist)
• Reading goals and preferences
• Notes or ratings attached to books
• App settings (e.g., reminder preferences, theme selection)
None of this data is transmitted to any external server or to JanoGroup LLC. You have full control over your local data.
Anonymous Usage Data
To improve performance and understand general app usage, we may collect aggregated, non-personal statistics, such as:
• Number of app sessions
• Most-used features (e.g., book search, library view, statistics)
• Crash logs or technical performance data (only if you opt in)
These metrics are anonymous and cannot be used to identify any user.
3. Advertising (Google AdMob)
Book Tracker may display banner or interstitial ads through Google AdMob. AdMob may use device identifiers (such as your Advertising ID) to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your preferences.
On iOS devices, you will be prompted to allow or deny app tracking through Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. You may control ad personalization through your device's privacy settings.
For more information, please review the Google Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
• Open Library API: To search for books and retrieve book information (titles, authors, covers, descriptions). No personal data is sent to Open Library.
• Google Play Services (for Android)
• Apple App Store frameworks (for iOS)
These services may collect crash reports, diagnostics, or anonymized analytics. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for details.
5. Data Security
Book Tracker does not upload or store user data on external servers. All data remains on your device and may be protected using your device's built-in security features.
Although we follow best practices for secure app development, no digital system is entirely risk-free. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their own device and settings.
6. Usage Disclaimer
Book Tracker is a personal productivity tool designed for tracking reading habits and organizing book collections. It is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose. JanoGroup LLC is not responsible for any inaccuracies in book information retrieved from third-party sources.
7. Children's Privacy
Book Tracker is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store any data relating to minors. If you believe a child has used the app and provided information inappropriately, please contact us so we can assist promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, legal requirements, or improvements. Major changes will be communicated through app updates or on our website. Continued use of Book Tracker after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: janogroupllc@gmail.com
Website: https://janogroupllc.com
Address: JanoGroup LLC, Washington, DC, USA
10. No Data Sales
We do not sell any data, personal or otherwise.