Privacy policy

Last updated: June 2026

Protecting your personal data matters to us. This privacy policy explains which data we process when you use Book Boyfriends and what rights you have.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing is the operator of Book Boyfriends. You can find the full contact details in our imprint.

2. What data we process

We only process the data needed to run the app:

Account data (email, name) you provide when signing up.
Your library and rating data (books read, wishlist, ratings, quotes) to give you recommendations.
Technical access data (e.g. IP address) generated when you visit the site.

3. Hosting & data processing

Our application runs on servers within the EU. For authentication and data storage we use service providers that act solely on our instructions (data processing under Art. 28 GDPR).

4. Cookies & local storage

We use technically necessary cookies and local storage (e.g. for your login and language preference). In addition, only if you consent in the cookie banner, we use PostHog (EU cloud) for usage analytics and error reports; this stores pseudonymous identifiers in local storage or cookies. Nothing is collected without your consent, and nothing is shared for advertising purposes. You can change or withdraw your decision at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer.

5. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the following rights:

Access to the data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR).
Correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).
Erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten", Art. 17 GDPR).
Objection and data portability (Art. 20, 21 GDPR).