Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2, 2026

FirstChapter ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

1. Information we collect

• Account information: email address, display name, username
• Profile information: profile photo, bio, favorite genres
• Content you publish: stories, chapters, comments, ratings
• Activity data: reading progress, favorites, interactions

2. How we use your information

• To operate and improve the platform
• To display your content to readers
• To discover new authors through the AuthorLift algorithm
• To maintain security and prevent abuse

3. Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal data. Public content you publish is visible to other users. We may disclose data only when required by law.

4. Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, remove published content, and delete your account at any time.

5. Security & contact

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. For privacy questions, contact us through the platform.