Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/23/2025

NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: The following policies constitute a non-exhaustive, non-binding outline of potential capabilities, features, terms of service, and data collection methodologies that may or may not exist, be implemented, activated, utilized, or conceived of at any given time, whether explicitly stated or implicitly suggested herein. Neither the enumeration, description, nor omission of any capability, term, feature, data collection method, or potential functionality within these policies shall constitute an admission, confirmation, warranty, guarantee, representation, or indication of its past, present, or future existence, implementation, or utilization. This documentation serves exclusively as a theoretical framework of possibilities and should not be construed, interpreted, or relied upon as a definitive statement of actual practices, implemented features, or current capabilities. The inclusion or exclusion of any item, term, or capability within these policies does not create, imply, or establish any obligation, right, entitlement, or liability whatsoever. No legal relationship, duty, obligation, or liability shall arise solely from the presence of any item within these policies. We expressly reserve the right to implement, modify, remove, or disregard any described capability, at our sole discretion, without notice or justification. This notice supersedes and controls the interpretation of all subsequent provisions. Any reliance placed upon the contents herein is strictly at the reader’s own risk and discretion. By proceeding to read these policies, you explicitly acknowledge and accept these terms of notice.

Swordcarry.app (“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 visit our website (the “Website”) or use our mobile applications (the “App”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information from you:

  • First and Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Physical Address
  • Social Media Profile Information
  • Location Data (via GPS)
  • Contact List (via mobile app)
  • Camera and Photos (via mobile app)
  • Social Media Data: Information collected through your interactions on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, including engagement metrics, demographic information, and other data provided by these platforms.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Website and App
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our services
  • To communicate with you, including sending you updates, promotional materials, and other information
  • To process payments for our products and services
  • To monitor and analyze usage of the Website and App
  • To serve targeted advertisements and marketing materials
  • To use remarketing services to advertise on third-party websites
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Analytics

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Website and App. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.

3.2 Advertising

We display advertisements on our Website and App using services such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve you ads based on your interests.

3.3 Email Marketing

We use email marketing services like Constant Contact and MailChimp to send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. You may opt-in to receive these emails and unsubscribe at any time.

3.4 Payments

We process payments through third-party services such as PayPal. These services may collect payment information and personal data to process your transactions.

3.5 Remarketing

We use remarketing services to show ads to you on third-party websites based on your previous interactions with our Website and App.

3.6 CAPTCHA

We use CAPTCHA software to protect our Website and App from spam and abuse.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information we collect and the context in which we collect it. We may process your data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us permission to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests and it’s not overridden by your rights
  • To comply with the law

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 California Residents (CalOPPA, CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is being collected about them
  • Request access to their personal data
  • Request the deletion of their personal data
  • Opt-out of the sale of their personal data
  • Receive information about the financial incentives offered by us for the collection of their data

You can exercise these rights by contacting us - raecontact@swordcarry.app.

5.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to the processing of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Website and App are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

7. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your data seriously. All data transmitted through our app and website is encrypted using HTTPS. Additionally, we implement various security measures, including encryption, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our Website or App after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and App and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our services.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Website or App to function and cannot be switched off.
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how our Website or App is being used.
  • Advertising Cookies: These are used to display relevant advertisements to you.

11. Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are not affiliated with Amazon and do not claim any association with them.

12. Reading Data Collection

We collect and process the following reading-related information:

  • Your reading progress and last accessed page
  • Bookmarks and annotations you create
  • Reading speed and time spent per chapter
  • Highlighting patterns and frequency
  • Notes and marginalia
  • Device orientation preferences
  • Font size and display preferences
  • Time of day reading patterns
  • Dictionary lookup frequency and words searched
  • Progress sync data between devices

13. Local Storage and Browser Data

13.1 Browser Storage

  • Your reading progress is stored locally in your browser using localStorage
  • Clearing your browser cache will delete this stored reading data
  • We do not guarantee the preservation of locally stored data

13.2 Reading Analytics

We may collect anonymous reading analytics to improve our service, including:

  • Most popular reading times
  • Average reading session duration
  • Chapter completion rates
  • Reader engagement metrics
  • Page turn frequency
  • Reading flow interruptions
  • Device type usage patterns

14. Content Access and DRM

We may maintain records of:

  • Books you have accessed or purchased
  • Your reading license status
  • DRM authentication tokens
  • Device authorization status
  • Number of devices accessing content
  • Geographic access locations
  • Download frequency and timing

15. Book-Specific Privacy

15.1 Social Reading Features

If you opt into social reading features, we collect:

  • Public annotations you choose to share
  • Reading groups you join
  • Discussion contributions
  • Shared highlights
  • Book reviews and ratings

15.2 Content Recommendations

To provide personalized book recommendations, we analyze:

  • Genre preferences
  • Reading history
  • Completion rates
  • Rating patterns
  • Reading speed variations by genre
  • Time spent on different content types

15.3 Contest Privacy

1. Information We Collect for Contests

When you participate in our contests or giveaways (collectively, “Contests”), we may collect certain personal information from you, including but not limited to your:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Social media handles/usernames
  • Mailing address (if required for prize delivery)
  • Any other information you choose to provide to us

2. How We Use Contest Information

We use the information collected from Contest participants to:

  • Administer and manage the Contest (e.g., to verify eligibility, select winners, and distribute prizes).
  • Communicate with you regarding your participation (e.g., winner notifications).
  • Improve and personalize future promotions and services.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements, where applicable.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers assisting in the administration of the Contest (such as shipping providers or email marketing platforms). These third parties will only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and must protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
  • Legal Compliance: We reserve the right to disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

4. Data Retention and Security

  • We retain Contest-related information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
  • We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Contests are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age without parental consent. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy Section

We may update this Privacy Policy section from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other considerations. We will post any updates on this page and indicate the date of the latest revision.