TheCoverVerse

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 23, 2026

TheCoverVerse ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide, through our authentication provider (Supabase).

Usage data. We use Google Analytics 4 and Vercel Analytics to collect data about how visitors use the Site, including pages viewed, time on site, referral source, general device and browser type, and approximate location derived from IP address. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you by name.

Cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication (keeping you signed in), analytics (Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics), and remembering your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some site features, including staying signed in.

Bookshelf data. If you use the bookshelf feature, we store the editions you add, along with any privacy settings you choose for that shelf.

Gallery photos. If you upload a photo to the gallery feature, it is reviewed before it appears on the Site. Once approved, that photo is public and visible to all Site visitors. We strip metadata (including EXIF data such as GPS location) from uploaded photos before storage. Do not upload photos containing sensitive location details, other identifiable people without their consent, or anything you don't want publicly visible. If you delete a photo or your account, we will remove the photo from public display and delete it from storage within a reasonable period.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain your account
  • Provide and improve the bookshelf and catalog features
  • Understand aggregate usage patterns to improve the Site
  • Communicate with you about your account, if necessary
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security issues

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

TheCoverVerse participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:

  • Supabase (authentication, database, and photo storage hosting)
  • Vercel (site hosting and analytics)
  • Google Analytics (usage analytics)
  • Amazon Associates (affiliate tracking, via cookies set by Amazon when you click outbound links)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

  • With service providers listed above, as needed to operate the Site
  • If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of TheCoverVerse, our users, or others

5. Data Retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal or security purposes.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

If you are in the EU/UK, these rights are provided under GDPR. If you are a California resident, these rights are provided under the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, use our contact form.

7. Children's Privacy

TheCoverVerse is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, use our contact form.