Privacy Policy - Tapas Comics and Novels

Overview

Welcome to Tapas ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how Tapas Media, Inc. collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Tapas, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

🔒 Our Privacy Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We follow industry best practices and comply with applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Account Information: Username, email address, password, date of birth
Profile Information: Avatar, bio, reading preferences, favorite genres
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
Content: Comments, reviews, messages, and any content you create or upload
Communications: Feedback, support requests, and correspondence with us

2. Information We Collect Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Usage Data: Reading history, time spent on pages, features used, search queries, interaction with content
Location Information: IP address, time zone, and general geographic location
Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience
Log Data: Server logs including IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps

3. Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect via Facebook, Google, or Apple ID
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Firebase, and other analytics services
Advertising Partners: Information from our advertising and marketing partners

How We Use Your Information

📱 Service Delivery

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and payments
• Manage your account and preferences
• Deliver content you request

🎯 Personalization

• Recommend stories based on your interests
• Customize your reading experience
• Remember your settings and preferences
• Provide targeted content suggestions

💬 Communication

• Send service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send promotional emails (with your consent)
• Notify about updates and new features

📊 Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Conduct research and analytics
• Test and troubleshoot functionality

Legal Basis: We process your information based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and your consent where required.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell your personal information

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share information with:

🤝 Service Providers

Third-party companies that help us operate our Service (payment processors, cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics)

👨‍⚖️ Legal Requirements

When required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights and safety

🏢 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred

✅ With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

Data Security

🔐 Our Security Measures

✓ SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
✓ Encryption of sensitive data at rest
✓ Regular security audits and assessments
✓ Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring

✓ Access controls and authentication
✓ Employee security training
✓ Incident response procedures
✓ PCI DSS compliance for payments

⚠️ Important: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Your Privacy Rights

📋 Access

Request a copy of your personal information

✏️ Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

🗑️ Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

📤 Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

🚫 Restriction

Restrict processing of your information

❌ Object

Object to certain processing activities

Communication Preferences

Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe link in every promotional email
Push Notifications: Manage in your device settings or app preferences
Account Notifications: Manage in your account settings
Cookies: Manage through your browser settings or our cookie preferences

🌍 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:

California Residents (CCPA): Right to know, delete, opt-out, and non-discrimination
EU/UK Residents (GDPR): Enhanced rights including data portability and right to be forgotten
Other Regions: Rights according to local data protection laws

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our Service and for legitimate business purposes, such as:

Maintaining and improving our Service
Complying with legal obligations
Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
Fraud prevention and security

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is necessary for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: Tapas is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@tapasink.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Data processing agreements with our service providers
Ensuring recipients are bound by appropriate data protection obligations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
Sending you an email notification for significant changes
Providing in-app notifications

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

📧 Email

privacy@tapasink.com

support@tapasink.com

📮 Postal Address

Tapas Media, Inc.
Privacy Department
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States

🛡️ Data Protection Officer

For EU/UK residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@tapasink.com