Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 1, 2026 · Last updated: May 2026
NovelBrain ("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 visit novelbrain.ai(the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Account data: When you create an account, we collect your email address and a hashed password. We do not store plaintext passwords.
Usage data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, novels bookmarked, and chat queries submitted. Queries are processed to generate AI responses and are not sold to third parties.
Automatically collected data: Server logs may capture your IP address, browser type, and referring URL for security and analytics purposes. This data is retained for up to 90 days.
Cookies & local storage: We use browser local storage to remember your theme preference, bookmarked novels, and recently visited pages. No cross-site tracking cookies are set.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: operate and improve the Site; respond to your requests; send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmation); detect and prevent fraud; and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you transactional messages (account creation, password reset). We will only send marketing emails if you explicitly opt in. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us at [email protected]. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and GDPR email consent requirements.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. You do not need to opt out of a sale.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the feedback widget on the Site. We will respond within 45 days.
5. Data Retention
Account data is retained until you delete your account. Chat history is session-based and not persistently stored on our servers. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Supabase — database and authentication (EU/US data centers). See Supabase Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI — AI text generation for chat responses. Queries are sent to OpenAI's API. See OpenAI Privacy Policy.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, rate limiting, input validation, and httpOnly session cookies. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password for your account.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes by email or by a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Privacy inquiries: [email protected]
DMCA / content removal: [email protected]