Lit2Talks ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including all related services, features, and content (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you register, we collect identifiers including name, email address, and account credentials.
User Content: For book uploads and discussions, we collect:
Technical Data: We automatically collect IP addresses, device information, and usage statistics through cookies and similar technologies.
Advertising Data: We may collect information about your interactions with advertisements on our platform to improve ad relevance and measure effectiveness.
2. Use of Collected Information
We process your information to:
Provide and maintain the Service
Enable content sharing and community features
Improve platform functionality and user experience
Monitor content compliance with our Terms of Service
Communicate service updates and security notices
Prevent fraud and abuse
Deliver targeted advertisements and measure their performance
Analyze user behavior to improve our advertising services
3. Advertising and Third-Party Partners
We work with third-party advertising partners to display ads on our platform:
Ad partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities to provide you with targeted advertising
We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with advertisers
Third-party advertisers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them
We may use Google AdSense and other ad networks that comply with industry standards
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your account settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
4. User-Generated Content
By uploading content:
You affirm you possess necessary rights to share the material
You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, display, and distribute your content through the Service
Content visibility is controlled by your privacy settings
We may analyze content for quality control and policy compliance
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, advertising, and customer support
Advertising Partners: As described in the Advertising section above
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Aggregated or anonymized data may be used for research and analytics.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various technologies including:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
Performance Cookies: Help improve our services
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance
Analytics Cookies: Help understand how users interact with our platform
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide requested services
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Improve our advertising services
You may request deletion of your account and associated content, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard protections including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Access controls and authentication protocols
Regular security audits
Secure transmission protocols (TLS/SSL)
While we employ robust security measures, no electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)
Opt out of personalized advertising
Lodge complaints with regulatory authorities
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Policy Updates
We may modify this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact: