Worm Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/30/2025
Last Updated: 8/30/2025

Worm (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Worm app, website, and related services (the “Service”).

1. What We Collect

We only collect what’s necessary to provide and improve Worm:

  • Account info: your email address, username, and password (if you create an account directly). Passwords are stored in encrypted form (hashed and salted).
  • Third-party sign-in: if you sign up or log in with a provider like Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information from them (such as your name and email). We do not have access to your provider account password.
  • Reading activity: your ratings, reviews, shelves (Want/Reading/Read), swipes, and similar actions.
  • Device info: basic technical details (like browser type, operating system, IP address) to keep Worm running securely.
  • Optional purchases: if you subscribe to premium features or buy books through affiliate links, we collect transaction details (not payment card info).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide core features like book tracking, recommendations, and community interactions.
  • Improve Worm’s recommendation engine and user experience.
  • Keep your account secure and respond to support requests.
  • Facilitate purchases via affiliate links or optional premium subscriptions.

We do not sell your data. We do not run ads.

3. Sharing Your Data

We don’t share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers. We may share limited data with:

  • Service providers who help us run Worm (like hosting providers, analytics tools, or email services).
  • Payment processors (Apple App Store, Google Play, Stripe, RevenueCat) when you subscribe.
  • Bookstore partners (e.g., Bookshop.org) if you choose to make a purchase through our links.

4. Data Control

You are in control of your data:

  • Access & export: you can request a copy of your data anytime.
  • Deletion: you can delete your account and data by contacting us at support@worm.so.
  • Opt-out: you may disable optional analytics or recommendation tracking in your account settings.

5. Contact Us

Questions or requests?
📧 support@worm.so

✨ Plain English Summary:

We collect only what’s needed to run Worm, give you recommendations, and connect you with local bookstores. We never sell your data, never run ads, and never send you to Amazon. Payments and logins are handled by trusted third parties — we never see your credit card number or Google/Apple password. You can request or delete your data anytime.