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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 14, 2026

At BokNok ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"), how we use and safeguard that information, and the choices available to you.

By accessing or using BokNok, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your email address, password (stored in encrypted/hashed form), and optional profile details such as your nickname and avatar.
  • Third-Party Sign-In (Google OAuth): If you choose to sign in using Google, we receive basic profile information authorized by you from Google, such as your email address, display name, and profile picture.
  • Communications: If you contact us directly via email, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message so we can respond to your inquiry.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Reading Activity & Library Data: To provide core reading features, we store your bookmarked novels ("My Library") and chapter reading progress ("Reading History"). If you are not signed in, your reading progress and theme preferences are stored locally in your browser (localStorage). When you sign in, this data may be synchronized with your account so you can continue reading across devices.
  • Log & Device Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record basic technical information when you access the Service, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, and timestamps of requests.

2. Cookies, Local Storage, and Analytics

We use cookies and browser storage technologies to keep the Service secure, reliable, and easy to use:

  • Essential & Security Cookies: We use HttpOnly authentication cookies and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) tokens to keep you signed in securely and protect your account from unauthorized requests.
  • Preferences & Local Storage: We store your visual preferences (such as Light/Dark theme and reader settings) and guest reading history in your browser's local storage.
  • Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns, such as which pages or genres are most popular and how visitors navigate the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized or pseudonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics through your browser settings or Google's opt-out browser add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the BokNok reading platform;
  • Authenticate your identity, verify your email, and manage account access (including member or VIP chapter access permissions);
  • Save and synchronize your personal library, bookmarks, and reading progress across devices;
  • Send transactional emails, such as email verification links, password reset instructions, and critical security or service notices;
  • Monitor site performance, prevent fraud or abuse, enforce rate limits, and maintain system security;
  • Improve our catalog, translations, and user experience based on aggregated usage trends.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party infrastructure providers (such as cloud hosting, content delivery networks, email delivery services, and authentication providers) who process data solely on our behalf to operate the Service.
  • Legal Compliance & Safety: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of BokNok, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to the promises made in this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your account information and synced reading data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards—including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, HttpOnly session tokens, CSRF protections, and strict access controls—to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access and Update: View and update your profile information (such as your nickname, avatar, or password) directly in your Account Settings.
  • Clear Local Data: Clear your browser cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings to remove locally saved reading history and preferences.
  • Account Deletion & Data Requests: Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal account data by contacting us at the email address below.

7. Children's Privacy

BokNok is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our features, practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: