Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 01, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how BookNest (“the App”) handles your information.

No Data Collection

BookNest does not collect, store, track, or share any personal data.

  • We do not require account creation.
  • We do not collect payment information or usage data.
  • We do not use analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking technologies.

BookNest has no visibility into, access to, or awareness of any data you add within the app.

Data Stored on Your Device and iCloud

Any information you enter into BookNest—such as titles, reading progress, shelves, or notes—is stored locally on your device only.

If you enable iCloud on your device, your data may also be securely stored in your personal iCloud account.

  • This data is managed entirely by Apple and subject to Apple’s privacy and security policies.
  • BookNest does not have access to your iCloud data.
  • BookNest does not transmit or store your data on external servers.

Permissions

BookNest does not request access to any device permissions, including:

  • Contacts
  • Camera
  • Photo Library
  • Microphone
  • Location services
  • Calendar

The app is designed to function fully without requiring access to sensitive device features.

No Tracking

BookNest does not use tracking technologies of any kind, including:

  • No analytics tools
  • No advertising SDKs
  • No third-party tracking
  • No background data collection

Your activity within the app remains completely private.

Third-Party Services

BookNest may use third-party services to display book metadata or cover images within the app.

  • Those providers may receive requests necessary to deliver images or catalog information.
  • No personally identifiable information is intentionally shared with those services beyond what is required for those requests.
  • Use is limited to visual identification and enhancement within the app.

Attribution:

Covers and metadata may be subject to their respective licensing and usage terms. All trademarks and artwork remain the property of their respective owners.

Artificial Intelligence Features

BookNest includes optional AI-powered features that can provide book summaries, recommendations, and answers to book-related questions.

On-Device AI

When available, BookNest uses Apple's on-device artificial intelligence technologies to generate book summaries, recommendations, and other reading-related insights. Information processed through these features remains on your device and is not transmitted to BookNest or external servers.

Because this processing occurs locally on your device, neither BookNest nor Apple receives access to the content being analyzed through these on-device AI features.

Third-Party AI Services

For more advanced book-related questions and discussions, BookNest may use third-party AI services, including OpenAI.

When you interact with these features, the information necessary to fulfill your request may be transmitted to the AI service. This may include:

  • Questions you ask about books
  • Book titles, authors, or reading-related information you provide
  • Messages you enter into AI chat features

BookNest does not attach personally identifying account information to these requests and does not provide the AI service with your identity. However, users should avoid including sensitive personal information in AI conversations.

BookNest does not store or monitor the content of your AI conversations. Any processing, retention, or handling of information submitted to third-party AI services is governed by the privacy policies and terms of those providers.

AI Usage Limitations

The AI features within BookNest are intended solely for book-related purposes, including book discovery, recommendations, summaries, discussions, and reading assistance. Users should not rely on AI-generated responses as professional, legal, financial, medical, or other specialized advice.

Children’s Privacy

BookNest does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

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