Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

SpudNovel ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website spudnovel.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Account data: email address and password (hashed) if you register an account.
• Reading data: reading history, bookmarks, and highlights you save on the site.
• Cookies: we use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your reading preferences (theme, font size), and serve relevant advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our reading service.
• To personalize content and remember your preferences.
• To display advertising through Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks.
• To analyze site traffic and user behavior (via Microsoft Clarity and similar tools).
• To communicate with you about your account if necessary.

3. Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

4. Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., you may be logged out on each visit, and reading preferences will not be saved).

5. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].