Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Fanprose (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use fanprose.com (the “Service”).
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect the information provided by your authentication method. If you sign in with Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. You may also create an account with an email address and password, in which case we store your email and a securely hashed password.
Profile Information
You may optionally provide a display name, bio, and profile image. This information is publicly visible on your profile.
Content You Create
We store the stories, chapters, comments, collections, and other content you create on the Service. Published content is publicly accessible. Drafts are visible only to you and any co-authors.
Usage Data
We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized, aggregated usage data such as page views and performance metrics. This data does not personally identify you and is used solely to improve the Service.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication (session management) and user preferences (theme, reading display settings). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- To authenticate your identity and manage your account
- To display your public profile and published content
- To send notifications you have opted into (e.g., comment replies)
- To enforce our Terms of Service and Content Guidelines
- To respond to support requests
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use third-party services (hosting, analytics, authentication) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- Safety:We may share information when we believe it’s necessary to prevent harm, fraud, or violations of our Terms.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account and content data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@fanprose.com.
6. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Minors
The Service is not intended for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or an in-app notice. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@fanprose.com.