This Privacy Policy explains how book2audio.com (“book2audio,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1) What We Collect
a. Files & Content You Provide
- Documents you upload (e.g., PDFs) and related metadata (filename, size, type).
- Generated Output (e.g., audio/MP3 files) produced from your documents.
- Optional contact info (e.g., email) if you request a download link or support.
- Communications you send us (support requests, feedback).
b. Payment & Transaction Data
Payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We receive limited transaction information (e.g., a payment status/identifier) but do not store full card details. Your use of payment processors is subject to their privacy policies.
c. Usage & Device Data
- Log data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies for session management, preferences, analytics, and security.
- Analytics via tools like Google Analytics/gtag to understand traffic and improve the Service.
2) How We Use Information
- To operate the Service (e.g., upload, convert, host, and deliver files).
- To communicate with you (e.g., email links, service messages, support).
- To process payments and prevent fraud.
- To monitor, secure, and improve the Service (e.g., debugging, analytics, abuse detection).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3) AI Processing & Providers
We use third-party AI providers (including OpenAI) to process text and generate audio. We share your uploaded text (and only what’s needed) with such providers to perform requested conversions. We instruct our providers not to use your content to train their models or for any purpose other than providing the Service to us, subject to their published terms and technical controls. You must also follow OpenAI’s Usage Policies when using the Service.
Note: Providers may temporarily retain data for safety, abuse prevention, troubleshooting, or legal compliance. We review provider documentation and settings and seek to minimize retention where feasible.
4) Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions (e.g., session and security), preferences (e.g., remembering your email if you opt in), and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage cookies in your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may impact functionality.
5) How We Share Information
- Service providers / processors that help us operate the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, content delivery, email, analytics, payment processing, AI inference). Examples include OpenAI (AI processing), Stripe (payments), Google (analytics/hosting), and our hosting/CDN vendors.
- Legal and safety reasons (e.g., to comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security).
- Business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets), subject to this Policy.
We do not sell your personal information.
6) Data Retention
We retain uploaded files and generated Output for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service you requested (e.g., to allow download/recovery), to prevent abuse, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. We aim to minimize retention and delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed for these purposes.
7) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your devices and download links secure.
8) Your Rights & Choices
- Access, update, or delete certain information by contacting us.
- Email choices: you may opt not to provide an email; if you do, we may store it for sending links or updates you request.
- Cookies: control cookies via your browser; some features may not work without essential cookies.
Regional Rights
EEA/UK users: You may have rights under data-protection laws (GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. Our legal bases include contract (providing the Service), legitimate interests (security, improvement, fraud prevention), legal obligations, and your consent (where applicable).
California users: You may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain sharing. We do not sell personal information. You may also limit the use of sensitive personal information as applicable.
9) International Transfers
We may transfer, store, and process information in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) for cross-border data transfers.
10) Data Requests
To access, delete, or obtain a copy of your data, or to exercise other rights, email pdf.to.audiobook@gmail.com with the subject line Privacy Request. We may need to verify your identity and the requestor’s authority.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date means you accept the changes.
12) Contact
Questions or concerns? Email us at pdf.to.audiobook@gmail.com.
Appendix — AI & Ownership Quick Facts
- You own your uploads. We process them solely to provide the Service.
- Output inherits your rights. Your rights in the MP3 depend on your rights in the original text.
- No training use. We prohibit the use of your content and Output for training or improving AI models by us or our providers, except as necessary for safety, abuse prevention, or legal compliance.
- Follow OpenAI rules. Your use is also subject to OpenAI’s Usage Policies.