Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how ShelfPlace ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our mobile application (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. ShelfPlace is designed to be a local-first digital library experience.

1. Information Collection and Use

Personal Data

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, phone number, or location data. ShelfPlace operates without a user account system.

Files and Media

ShelfPlace requires access to your device's storage to function as a reader.

  • Read Permissions: We ask for permission to access your device's external storage (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) solely to allow you to select and import PDF and EPUB files into the application.
  • Local Processing: All books, covers, annotations, and metadata are processed and stored locally on your device using a local database usage. We do not upload your files to any external server.

Application Data

We use local storage (Hive database) to save your:

  • Library organization (shelves, folders).
  • Reading progress.
  • Bookmarks and annotations.
  • App preferences.

This data resides entirely on your device and is not accessible by us.

2. Permissions

The application only requests permission to access your device's external storage (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) to import books.

We do not request INTERNET permission. The app is completely offline.

3. Third-Party Libraries

We use open-source libraries to build this application (e.g., for rendering PDFs and EPUBs). These libraries function locally on your device and are not authorized to collect data about you.

4. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Since ShelfPlace stores data locally, the security of your library primarily depends on the security of your device itself.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Email: vasuki.dev@proton.me