Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6/4/2025
Introduction
Welcome to 100 Must Reads. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a platform for discovering and voting on essential books. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.
Information We Collect
Voting Data
When you vote on books (upvote or downvote), we store your vote preferences to:
- Display accurate vote counts on book listings
- Prevent duplicate voting on the same book
- Show you which books you've already voted on
Your votes are anonymous and not linked to any personal identifying information. We use browser-based tracking to remember your voting history.
Book Submissions
When you submit a book for consideration, we collect:
- Amazon book URL you provide
- Category selection (fiction or non-fiction)
- Your reason for submitting the book
- Your IP address (for moderation purposes)
- Submission timestamp
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address (for spam prevention and geolocation)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage to:
- Remember your voting preferences
- Maintain admin authentication sessions
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Analyze website usage patterns
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Display book rankings based on community votes
- Prevent voting manipulation and spam
- Process and review book submissions
- Maintain website functionality and security
- Generate anonymous usage statistics
We Do Not
- Sell or rent your information to third parties
- Require user registration or accounts
- Collect email addresses or personal contact information
- Track your browsing activity outside our website
- Use your data for targeted advertising
Third-Party Services
Amazon Associates Program
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click on Amazon links and make purchases, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may track these clicks and purchases according to their own privacy policy.
Book Data
We retrieve book information (titles, authors, descriptions, cover images) from Amazon's product pages to display on our website. This data is used solely for informational purposes.
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on third-party services that may have access to server logs and technical data as part of providing hosting services.
Data Retention
- Voting data: Retained indefinitely to maintain accurate book rankings
- Book submissions: Retained for moderation and content management
- IP addresses: Retained for 90 days for security and moderation purposes
- Technical logs: Retained for 30 days for website maintenance
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Since we don't collect personal identifying information beyond IP addresses, the risk of personal data exposure is minimal.
Your Rights and Choices
Anonymous Usage
Our website is designed for anonymous use. You can browse and vote on books without providing any personal information.
Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to vote and may result in reduced functionality.
Data Requests
If you have concerns about data we may have collected about you, please contact us using the information below. Due to the anonymous nature of our service, we may have limited ability to identify or retrieve specific user data.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- By email: contact@100mustreads.com
We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.