Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Kitaab ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, including the Kitaab Planner web application and Kitaab Pro Chrome Extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Kitaab Planner Application

The Kitaab Planner web calculator operates entirely client-side in your browser:

• •Privacy-First (No Backend): We do not store your book content, manuscripts, or listing metadata on our servers. All data is processed in your local browser memory and is cleared immediately upon page refresh. We literally cannot see what you are writing.
• •Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, device type, geographic region) to improve our service. This data is not linked to your identity.
• •Local Storage: Your browser may store preferences (e.g., last selected royalty rate) locally on your device using cookies or local storage.

2.2 Kitaab Pro Chrome Extension

• •License Keys: When you purchase Kitaab Pro, we store your license key using Chrome's sync storage to enable cross-device access when signed into Chrome.
• •Amazon Data: The extension accesses publicly available Amazon product data (BSR, price, reviews) through your browser. This data is processed locally and not transmitted to our servers.
• •Settings: User preferences (e.g., animation settings) are stored locally in Chrome storage.

2.3 Payment Information

Payments for Kitaab Pro are processed by LemonSqueezy, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card information. LemonSqueezy collects your email address, billing information, and payment details in accordance with their privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

• •To provide and maintain the Service
• •To validate Kitaab Pro license keys
• •To send important service updates (e.g., license activation confirmations)
• •To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
• •To respond to customer support inquiries

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• •Service Providers: LemonSqueezy (payment processing), Vercel (hosting and analytics)
• •Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• •Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all web traffic and secure storage of license keys. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you have the following rights:

• •Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• •Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• •Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• •Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• •Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kitaab.app

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• •Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., session management)
• •Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service (Vercel Analytics)
• •Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7.1 Advertising and Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

• •Ad Personalization: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
• •Third-Party Vendors: Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our website
• •Data Collection: Google may collect information about your device, browsing activity, and interactions with ads. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy

8. Data Retention

We retain license key data for as long as your Kitaab Pro license is active. Analytics data is retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, by email or prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: