At Elysian Reads, accessible from elysianreads.com, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document details the types of information that is collected and recorded by Elysian Reads and how we use it.

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. This policy applies strictly to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information they share and/or collect here. It is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

The personal information you are asked to provide will be made clear at the point we ask you to provide it. We collect data primarily to ensure a seamless reading experience:

• Account Registration: When you register via Google Authentication (Firebase Auth), we securely collect your email address, display name, and a unique User ID. We do not store or have access to your passwords.
• Interaction Data: If you submit a report via our Tribunal System, send feedback, or post a comment, we store the contents of your message, your User ID, and a timestamp.
• Local Storage: We use your browser’s localStorage and sessionStorage to cache chapter content, save your reading progress, bookmarks, and remember UI themes (e.g., Dark/Sepia Mode) to reduce server load and enhance your experience. This data stays on your device.

We use the collected information in various ways, primarily to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our translation services and reading platform.
• Improve, personalize, and expand website functionality and features.
• Verify Patreon subscriber status to seamlessly unlock VIP/Tiered chapters.
• Communicate with you regarding system updates, feedback responses, or error resolutions.
• Find, prevent, and protect the site against automated spam, fraud, or farming behavior.

Elysian Reads follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of this information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, and tracking users’ movement on the website.

Like any other website, we use “cookies” to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages accessed. This information optimizes the user experience by customizing our web page content based on browser type. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options, though this may limit your ability to log in or use premium features.

We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information, as our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites.

To provide advanced functionality beyond standard Blogger capabilities, we integrate with secure third-party services:

• Google Firebase: We utilize Firebase Realtime Database and Cloud Functions to store VIP chapter content, user profiles, report counters, and moderation data. Data is stored securely on Google’s infrastructure and is governed by Google Firebase’s Privacy policies.
• Patreon API: If you link your Patreon account to access VIP chapters, we receive a secure token confirming your active pledge tier. We do not have access to your Patreon payment methods or credit card details.

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

• Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
• Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
• Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

We want to ensure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact us via email to exercise these rights.

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Elysian Reads does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach us at:

• Email: support@elysianreads.com
• Feedback Form: Submit a Message