Privacy Policy
Great Novels
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bold Equip Limited ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the Great Novels mobile application ("App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect the following information when you create or use an account:
- Email address
- Nickname
- Pre-selected avatar
- User-generated content (such as comments)
We do not require users to provide their real name or date of birth.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Country or region
- Language preferences
- Device and operating system information
- App usage data and interaction data
- Crash logs and diagnostic information
This data is collected through standard third-party SDKs and services.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the App
- Manage user accounts and access to content
- Track reading progress, favorites, and in-app activity
- Process and manage in-app purchases and entitlements
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Conduct analytics and measure app usage
- Deliver push notifications
- Support marketing and advertising activities
Email communications, if used in the future, will be service-related or optional, and users will be able to opt out where applicable.
4. In-App Purchases
All purchases are processed through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Stripe.
We do not directly collect or store payment card details. When purchases are made via Stripe, payment information is handled securely by Stripe in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Purchase-related data may be processed via third-party services such as RevenueCat and Stripe for entitlement and purchase management.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Firebase (data storage, authentication, analytics)
- Google Analytics
- Meta (advertising and analytics services)
- RevenueCat (purchase and subscription management)
- Automation and workflow services (for processing support requests)
- Stripe (payment processing)
These services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Advertising
The App may use advertising and analytics services that collect data to measure advertising effectiveness and improve user experience.
Advertising identifiers and aggregated data may be used for these purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the App's services.
Certain information may be retained where required by law (e.g. transaction records).
8. Account and Data Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data:
- through in-app account settings, or
- by contacting us at info@great-novels.com
Upon deletion, personal data will be removed unless retention is required by law.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe such data has been provided, please contact us to request removal.
10. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA.
Requests may be submitted via info@great-novels.com
11. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
Bold Equip Limited
Hong Kong