Privacy Policy for LitFic

Last Updated: 21/01/2025

At Ever After Books LTD, trading as LitFic (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you access or use our platform, as well as your rights under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Ever After Books LTD is the data controller responsible for processing your personal information.

Contact Information: Ever After Books LTD, 144 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, LA15 8RQ, Hello@EverAfterBooks.UK

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly:

Account Details: Name, email address, username, password, and date of birth when creating an account. Profile Information: Optional details such as bio, profile picture, and social media links. Transaction Data: Payment details and purchase history for Coins or other digital services. Content Submissions: Any content you upload, such as stories, comments, or reviews. Customer Support: Information you provide when contacting us for assistance.

Information We Collect Automatically:

Device Data: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers. Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the platform, such as content viewed, Coins used, and preferences. Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and personalise your experience. (See our [Cookie Policy] for details.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Providing Services: To create and manage your account, process payments, and deliver content. Improving the Platform: To analyse user behaviour and improve platform functionality. Personalisation: To recommend content based on your preferences and usage patterns. Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting and fraud prevention. Communication: To send service updates, promotional offers (with your consent), and respond to inquiries.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email communication, analytics, or platform functionality. Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and comply with legal obligations. Other Users: If you choose to make profile information public or submit content visible to other users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access: Request details about the personal data we hold about you. Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data. Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements. Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances. Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes. Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@everafterbooks.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Children’s Privacy

LitFic is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it immediately.

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your information, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, personalise content, and analyse usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be notified via email or through the platform. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: Hello@EverAfterBooks.uk Address: Ever After Books, 144 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England LA15 8RQ