Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Novel Nest is a community-driven, non-profit platform built by readers for readers. We value your privacy and aim to be transparent about how we handle information.

What Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide the service:

  • Account data: Email and username only if you create an account.
  • Reading preferences: Favorites, bookmarks, and progress to improve your experience.
  • Technical data: Anonymous usage and device data for stability and improvements.
  • Cookies: Small tokens to remember settings like theme and font size.

How We Use Your Data

We use data only to:

  • Remember preferences and reading progress
  • Provide optional notifications for new chapters
  • Prevent abuse and maintain site stability
  • Understand aggregated usage to improve features

We Don't Sell Your Data

Novel Nest is not a commercial enterprise; we will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Ads displayed on the site are used only to cover hosting costs and keep the service free.

Data Security

We follow industry-standard practices to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we work to minimize risks. You can also use the site anonymously without creating an account.

Your Rights

You can:

  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your reading history
  • Opt-out of email notifications
  • Browse anonymously without an account

Third-Party Services

We use limited third-party services for analytics and non-intrusive advertising. These services have their own privacy policies which we recommend reviewing.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email us at privacy@novelnest.online