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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2026
Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Romance Gold ("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 website (https://readromancegold.com), mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you use our Service, we may collect information that you provide directly, including:

Account Information:

  • Email address (collected through Google OAuth)
  • Display name (collected through Google OAuth)
  • Profile picture (collected through Google OAuth, if permitted)

User Content:

  • Reviews and ratings you submit
  • Comments and feedback
  • Reading preferences and favorites

Communications:

  • Messages you send to our support team
  • Survey responses
  • Feedback and suggestions

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access and use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information:

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system and version
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Screen resolution

Usage Information:

  • Pages viewed and content accessed
  • Reading history and progress
  • Time spent on the Service
  • Features used
  • Search queries
  • Click patterns and interactions

Location Information:

  • General geographic location based on IP address
  • Time zone

Log Information:

  • IP address
  • Access times and dates
  • Referring URLs
  • Error logs

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services, including:

Google OAuth:

  • When you sign in using Google, we receive your email address, display name, and profile picture as permitted by your Google account settings

Analytics Providers:

  • Aggregated usage data and analytics
  • Demographic information

2. How We Use Your Information

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

2.1 Providing and Improving the Service

  • To operate and maintain the Service
  • To process and fulfill your requests
  • To personalize your reading experience
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve and develop new features

2.2 Communication

  • To send you service-related notifications
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To send you updates about the Service (with your consent)
  • To notify you about changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy

2.3 Personalization

  • To recommend novels based on your reading history
  • To customize your user experience
  • To remember your preferences and settings

2.4 Analytics and Research

  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To monitor and analyze the effectiveness of the Service
  • To conduct research and analytics to improve the Service

2.5 Safety and Security

  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud and abuse
  • To protect the safety and security of our users and the Service
  • To enforce our Terms of Service

2.6 Legal Compliance

  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To respond to legal requests and prevent harm

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors
  • Customer support tools
  • Email service providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To protect and defend our rights or property
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • To protect against legal liability

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

4.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies:

  • To maintain your session and authentication status
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To enable core functionality of the Service

Analytics Cookies:

  • To understand how users interact with the Service
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To measure the effectiveness of our features

Functionality Cookies:

  • To personalize your experience
  • To remember your reading progress and bookmarks
  • To provide enhanced features and content

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Browser Cookie Settings:

  • Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy

4.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure storage of personal information
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

5.2 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws. We will provide information about the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself.

5.3 Limitations

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Account information: For the duration of your account plus 30 days after deletion
  • Reading history: For the duration of your account
  • Usage logs: Up to 12 months
  • Communications: Up to 24 months

6.2 Deletion

When your personal information is no longer needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format

7.2 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions:

  • Information needed to complete a transaction
  • Information required for legal compliance
  • Information needed to detect and prevent fraud

7.3 Objection and Restriction

You have the right to:

  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

7.4 Withdraw Consent

If we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may be different. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the countries where we process it.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Romance Gold. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

11.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

11.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

11.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11.4 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

11.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: To perform our contract with you
  • Consent: With your consent for specific purposes
  • Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements

12.2 Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Rectify inaccurate information
  • Erase your personal information
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

12.3 Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about our data practices, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

12.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Service
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • "Personal Information" means any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you or your household.
  • "Service" means the Romance Gold website, mobile applications, and related services.
  • "User Content" means any content you submit to the Service, including reviews, ratings, and comments.
  • "We," "us," and "our" refers to Romance Gold.
  • "You" and "your" refers to you, the user of the Service.

Thank you for trusting Romance Gold with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable reading experience.