Introduction
Megyk Books ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our web application at https://megyk.com (the "Service"). By using Megyk Books, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Who We Are
Data Controller:
Megyk Books
https://megyk.com
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you use Megyk Books, we may collect the following personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, job title, company name, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Professional role (CEO, CFO, CMO, etc.), industry, and leadership preferences to personalize your experience
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence when you contact us or participate in surveys
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- Usage Data: Books viewed, summaries generated, chat interactions with our AI, search queries, time spent on pages, and feature usage patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and language preferences
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and analyze Service performance
AI-Generated Content and Interactions
Megyk Books uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized book summaries and respond to your questions. We collect and process:
- Chat Conversations: Your questions, prompts, and dialogue with our AI system to generate context-aware summaries
- AI Training Data: Anonymized and aggregated interaction data may be used to improve our AI models and Service quality
- Generated Outputs: Summaries, action plans, and customized content created based on your inputs
You are informed whenever you interact with our AI-powered features, and all AI-generated content is clearly marked as such.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve Megyk Books features, including AI-powered summary generation
- Personalization: To customize content recommendations, summary formats, and role-specific insights based on your professional profile
- Communication: To send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and share relevant business content
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns, optimize user experience, and develop new features
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Contract Performance: To deliver the Service you've registered for
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, ensure security, and conduct business analytics
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party companies to support our operations:
- Cloud Hosting: AWS, Google Cloud, or similar providers for data storage and application hosting
- AI Services: OpenAI or other AI providers for natural language processing and summary generation
- Analytics: Google Analytics or similar tools for usage tracking and performance monitoring
- Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal, or similar processors for subscription management
- Email Services: Email delivery platforms for transactional and marketing communications
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers
If Megyk Books is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account remains active
- Closed Accounts: Data is deleted within 90 days of account closure, except where retention is required by law
- Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access and Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Correction
You can update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings or by contacting us.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time, though this may limit Service functionality.
Objection to Processing
You can object to direct marketing communications and certain processing activities.
Restriction
You can request restriction of processing in specific circumstances.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact email]. We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and within reasonable time for other jurisdictions.
International Data Transfers
Megyk Books is based in Malaysia and operates internationally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. For transfers from the EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection of your data.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection practices
- Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
MEGYK Books uses cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Service functionality and authentication
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalization choices
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve the Service
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.
Children's Privacy
Megyk Books is designed for business executives and professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover such collection, we will delete the information promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.