Privacy Policy

Effective date: Jul 6, 2025

Recommend Me a Book ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://recommendmeabook.com website (the "Service").

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection And Use

Personal Data

Our Service can be used without providing any personal information. However, if you choose to create an account to access additional features, we require your email address.

Usage Data

We collect limited, non-identifiable usage data to understand how users interact with our site. This includes actions such as:

  • Page views
  • Clicks on buttons or links
  • Other anonymous interactions

This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form. It does not contain any personally identifiable information and cannot be used to identify individual users.

We do not collect or store data such as:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type or version
  • Device identifiers
  • Operating system details

We do not use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). All analytics are handled internally with a focus on privacy and minimal data collection.

Third-Party Services

Recommend Me a Book uses trusted third-party services to support and operate key features of the Service. These services may process limited technical data as needed to function properly and securely.

  • Firebase Authentication (provided and operated by Google LLC) — Used to manage user sign-up and login. Stores your email address securely and may process your IP address and browser/device information to detect abuse and maintain account security.
  • Firebase Storage and Firestore (provided and operated by Google LLC) — Used to manage backend data. These services may log technical request data such as IP addresses and timestamps for performance and diagnostic purposes.
  • Vercel — Our hosting provider. Vercel may collect basic request information such as IP address and browser headers for load balancing, caching, and security purposes. This information is not used by us for identification or tracking.
  • Cloudflare — Used as a proxy and security layer for parts of our website. When you access our Service, your connection is routed through Cloudflare's global network to help ensure availability, performance, and protection against malicious traffic. Cloudflare may process technical data such as your IP address and request headers as part of this service. This data is used solely for security and operational purposes.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

All third-party data handling is governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not use these services for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking.

For more information, see the

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality of the Service. These are not used for advertising or behavioral tracking.

The types of data we store in your browser include:

  • Preference Cookies: These remember your settings, such as dark/light mode or whether you’ve dismissed a notification, to improve your user experience.
  • Authentication Cookies: When you sign in, Firebase Authentication sets secure cookies to manage your login session. These are essential for allowing you to access your account safely.

You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features of the Service.

Transfer of Data

We do not store or process personal data on our own infrastructure. All data is handled by trusted third-party services (e.g., Firebase, Vercel) which may process data in other countries under appropriate safeguards.

We do not store, analyze, or back up any personal data on servers in any other country outside the infrastructure of our service providers.

By using our Service, you acknowledge that data may be processed by these third-party services in locations where they operate, subject to adequate data protection safeguards.

Disclosure Of Data

Recommend Me a Book may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To protect and defend the rights or property of Recommend Me a Book
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • To protect against legal liability

Security Of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We process your personal data (such as your email address) based on your consent or to fulfill our contract with you when you create an account.

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You may also object to or restrict processing and request data portability.

Some of your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by GDPR.

To exercise your rights or for more information, please contact us at: hello@recommendmeabook.com

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children").

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Affiliate Links

We participate in the Bookshop.org affiliate program. Some links on this site direct you to Bookshop.org using our affiliate ID. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

We do not receive any personal information from Bookshop.org about your visit or purchase. Your interaction with their site is subject to Bookshop.org’s Privacy Policy.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. If you are a registered user, we will notify you of any changes by posting a prominent notice on our Service prior to the changes becoming effective.

The updated Privacy Policy will always be posted on this page, with an updated "effective date" at the top.

Non-registered users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Givi Phirtskhalava
Location: Batumi, Georgia
Email: hello@recommendmeabook.com

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: hello@recommendmeabook.com