Last updated: August 18, 2025 v1.1

At Byndle, we value your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user. By registering or using the app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Data we collect

When you use Byndle, we may collect:

• Registration data: email, username, encrypted password.
• User preferences: language, light/dark mode, accent color.
• User-generated content: quotes, reviews, ratings, reading journals, lists, favorites, generated images, etc.
• Profile information: profile picture (stored via an external service), bio, optional social media links, favorite genres.
• Social interaction data: followers, following, activity visible in the feed (e.g., reviews, ratings, lists).
• Basic technical data: device type, operating system, app version.

2. How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Create, manage, and authenticate your account.
• Personalize your reading experience.
• Enable social interactions (follow, feed, lists, reviews).
• Display your profile and content according to your visibility settings.
• Communicate with you for verification, support, or account-related issues.
• Automatically moderate profile images using NSFW detection systems.