Privacy Policy

What data we collect

If you're just listening to samples without an account, we don't collect any personal data from you.

If you create an account — by email magic link or with a Google account — we store your email address and, if you sign in with Google, the name and profile photo Google provides us. You can also set a username, a display name, and preferred book categories.

We also store your activity on the platform: which books you've acquired for free and which you've marked as favorites — so your experience stays consistent every time you visit Akoofy.

How we use your data

We use your data solely to run the platform: recognizing you when you sign in, showing you your library and favorites, and recommending books based on your preferences. We don't sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.

We don't currently use any analytics or tracking tools. If that changes in the future, we'll update this page before we do.

Who processes data on our behalf

To run Akoofy, we work with the following providers, who process data on our behalf under strict contractual protections:

Supabase hosts our database and handles your sign-in, on servers within the European Union (Frankfurt, Germany). Cloudflare (via R2) hosts the audio files and book covers. Algolia powers search — when you search on Akoofy, your search term is sent to Algolia to find results, but isn't linked to your account. Brevo sends sign-in (magic link) emails. Vercel hosts our website. If you choose to sign in with Google, Google processes its own data according to its own privacy policy.

Cookies and local storage

We use one strictly necessary session cookie to keep you signed in — without it, sign-in wouldn't work. We don't use tracking or advertising cookies.

Your dark/light theme preference and your audio player's state (what you were listening to, and where) are stored locally on your device (localStorage) — they never reach our servers.

How long we keep your data

We keep your account data for as long as your account stays active. You can delete your account at any time from your account settings — deletion is immediate and permanent.

Your rights

As a data subject in the European Union, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict the processing of, port, and object to the processing of your data. You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us at karvas.dev@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr) if you believe our processing of your data violates the law.

Children

Akoofy isn't directed at children under 16, and we don't knowingly collect data from children of that age without parental or guardian consent.

Changes to this policy

If we materially change this policy — for example, by adding a new service provider or a new way of processing data — we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if the change is significant, notify you directly.