Privacy policy

Effective date: 2026-03-26

1. Who we are

NovelShort (https://novelshort.app) operates an English short-fiction reading platform. For privacy inquiries, contact support@novelshort.app.

2. Information we collect

Email address — when you subscribe to unlock a story ending or submit the contact form.
Anonymous identifier — a random cookie used to personalize your feed and measure engagement without requiring an account.
Usage analytics — page views, scroll depth, unlock events, and similar interaction data sent to our analytics pipeline.
Contact form data — name, email, and message content when you reach out via the contact page.

3. How we use your information

Deliver story content and unlock full endings for subscribers.
Improve story ranking, feed quality, and platform performance.
Respond to support and contact requests.
Send occasional product updates if you subscribed (you may unsubscribe anytime).

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies for session and anonymous identity. Analytics cookies help us understand which stories resonate. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings; core reading features may still work with reduced personalization.

5. Data storage & security

Data is stored on Cloudflare infrastructure (D1 database, KV storage, and Analytics Engine). We apply industry-standard transport encryption (HTTPS) and restrict admin access with authentication.

6. Third parties

We do not sell your personal information. Infrastructure providers (Cloudflare) process data on our behalf under their respective privacy policies. We do not embed third-party advertising trackers at launch.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. Email support@novelshort.app with your request and we will respond within 30 days.

8. Children

NovelShort is intended for readers aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

9. Changes

We may update this policy as the product evolves. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Visit our contact page or email support@novelshort.app.