Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we handle your data.

Last updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Novel Time ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the Novel Time mobile application and website at www.noveltime.net.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read it carefully. By using Novel Time, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address (when you register or sign in)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Reviews, ratings, and comments you submit
  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider — we do not store card details)

Information collected automatically:

  • Device type, operating system, and app version
  • Reading progress and chapter history (to power "Continue Reading")
  • Chapters unlocked via coins or subscription
  • App interaction data and crash reports
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging token (for push notifications)
  • Advertising ID (for personalized ads via Google AdMob)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your account
  • To provide and personalize the reading experience based on your language and type preferences
  • To process coin purchases and subscriptions
  • To send push notifications about new chapters from novels you follow
  • To display relevant advertisements via Google AdMob
  • To improve app performance and fix bugs using analytics and crash data
  • To respond to your support requests
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following cases:

  • Service providers: Firebase (Google) for authentication, messaging, and analytics; Google AdMob for advertising; payment processors for transactions.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Advertising

Novel Time uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may use your device's Advertising ID to show personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings:

  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Turn off Personalized Ads

For more information, see Google's Advertising Policies.

6. Children's Privacy

Novel Time is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for notifications at any time via device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@noveltime.net or use the in-app account deletion feature.

9. Cookies & Local Storage

Our website uses cookies for session management and analytics. Our mobile app uses local storage (SharedPreferences) to save your reading preferences, downloaded chapters, and session tokens on your device. No personal data stored locally is shared with third parties.

10. International Users

Novel Time operates globally and serves users in Arabic and English. By using our service, you consent to your information being processed in the country where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: