Privacy Policy

Hi, I'm Sekar, the founder of AuthorPage.me. I built this platform for indie authors, and I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

The short version: Your data is yours. We collect only what we need to provide the service, we never sell your data, and you can delete everything with one click.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up via Google OAuth, we receive:

• Your email address
• Your name (as provided by Google)

Author Profile Data

Information you provide or we import from your public Amazon page:

• Author name and bio
• Profile photo
• Book catalog (titles, descriptions, covers, ISBNs)
• Genres and series information
• Your Amazon Author URL

Content You Create

• Blog posts and articles
• Website customizations (colors, layouts, themes)
• Custom book entries and series

Reader Engagement Data

• Newsletter subscriber emails (collected through your site)
• Contact form messages from your readers

Technical Data

• IP addresses and device information (via Cloudflare)
• Usage analytics (if you consent, via PostHog)
• Session data for authentication

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide the service - Build and host your author website
• Import your books - Pull publicly available data from your Amazon Author page
• Send important updates - Service announcements, security alerts
• Improve the platform - Understand how authors use AuthorPage to make it better
• Provide support - Respond to your questions and requests

We never sell your data. Not to advertisers, not to data brokers, not to anyone. Ever.

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate AuthorPage. Here's who has access to what:

• Google OAuth - Handles your login authentication. Google receives your login request but doesn't access your AuthorPage data.
• DodoPayments - Processes Pro plan payments. They handle your payment info; we never see your full card number.
• PostHog - Analytics (opt-in only). Helps us understand how the platform is used. You can decline this.
• Cloudflare - Hosting, CDN, and security. Protects your site from attacks and makes it fast globally.
• Crisp - Live chat support widget (if enabled).
• Amazon - We scrape publicly available data from your Amazon Author page when you provide your URL.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

Required for the service to work:

• Session cookies (keeps you logged in)
• Security cookies (CSRF protection via Cloudflare Turnstile)

Analytics Cookies (Opt-In)

We use PostHog for analytics, but only with your explicit consent. You can accept or decline when you first visit, and change your preference anytime.

Managing Cookies

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using AuthorPage.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with:

• SSL/TLS encryption - All data transmitted is encrypted
• Secure session handling - Encrypted, httpOnly cookies
• Cloudflare protection - DDoS protection and security monitoring
• Regular security updates - We keep our systems patched and secure

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of all data we have about you
• Rectification - Correct any inaccurate data
• Erasure - Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability - Export your data in a standard format
• Object - Opt out of certain data processing
• Withdraw consent - Change your mind about analytics or marketing

To exercise these rights, email sekar@authorpage.me.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know - What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Delete - Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out - We don't sell personal information, so this doesn't apply
• Non-discrimination - We won't treat you differently for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, email sekar@authorpage.me.

8. Data Retention

• Active accounts - We keep your data as long as your account is active
• Deleted accounts - Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Analytics data - Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for platform improvement

9. Children's Privacy

AuthorPage is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or a notice on the platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

• Email: sekar@authorpage.me
• General support: sekar@authorpage.me

I respond personally to all privacy inquiries, usually within 24-48 hours.