Privacy Policy
Transparent data practices ensuring creators and readers can trust the platform while retaining control & clarity.
Overview & Scope
Last updated: December 15, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how ArewaPen (operated by Arewa Books Publishers) collects, uses, and safeguards personal data across our website, mobile apps, and related services. By using the Service, you consent to these practices as described here.
Who controls your data
Controller: Arewa Books Publishers, 235 Limawa Hotoro, Kano, Nigeria.
Contact: info@arewapen.com or arewapen@gmail.com | Phone: 09165777779.
Data we collect
- Account & profile: name, email, username, password hash, language, preferences, avatar/cover images.
- Usage & device: IP address, device identifiers, app version, browser type, pages viewed, session duration, interaction events, crash logs.
- Transactions: purchase/refill records, royalty calculations, payout details (not full card numbers; payments handled by processors).
- Social login: if you choose Google or Facebook, we receive the basics they share (name, email, profile photo).
- Media you provide: book covers, chapter images, profile photos; access to camera/gallery is permission-based.
- Communications: messages you send to support and notification preferences.
How we use data
- Provide and secure reading, writing, purchasing, and payout features.
- Personalize discovery (e.g., recommendations, language settings).
- Process payments and deliver royalties.
- Detect fraud, abuse, and enforce community & IP rules.
- Communicate service updates, security notices, and—with consent—marketing.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Legal bases (where applicable)
We rely on contract performance (providing the Service), legitimate interests (security, improvement, preventing fraud), legal obligation (compliance, accounting), and consent (optional analytics/marketing, social login, camera/gallery access) when required.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above and legal requirements. Drafts and uploaded media remain until you delete them or your account is removed. Billing/payout records may be kept as required by tax and accounting laws.
Security
We use transport encryption (HTTPS), hashed credentials, device/session controls, rate limiting, and access auditing. No system is 100% secure; please use strong, unique passwords and keep devices updated.
Children's data
The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to remove it.
International transfers
Data may be processed in locations outside your region. We use reputable providers and take steps to protect data consistent with this Policy.
Your choices & rights
- Access, correct, or delete your account data (subject to legal limits).
- Export your content or request a copy of key data.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Control cookies via browser settings.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on it.
Links & third parties
Our Service may link to third-party sites or embeds. Their privacy practices are their own; review their policies before interacting.
Changes to this policy
Material updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions or requests: info@arewapen.com or arewapen@gmail.com | Phone: 09165777779 | Address: 235 Limawa Hotoro, Kano, Nigeria.
Need Clarification?
Contact us for any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights.