Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email, username)
• Sign in with Google (profile information from your Google account)
• Post comments or recommendations
• Interact with site features (achievements, reading lists)

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and complete account registration
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Track and display your achievements and reading progress
• Analyze site usage to improve user experience

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy.

Google OAuth

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We use this information solely for account creation and authentication purposes.

Affiliate Disclosure

The King Chronicles participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase books or other products through links on our site, at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate partnerships help support the ongoing development and maintenance of this site. We only recommend products that are relevant to our content — namely, Stephen King books and related media.

Affiliate links are clearly marked on our site. Your use of these links is entirely voluntary and does not affect the price you pay.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and does not identify individual users.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent for analytics at any time via our Cookie Policy page

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.