Privacy Policy

1. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to HiBook and the website pages, reader, search tools, and personal library. By continuing to use the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

HiBook may update this policy when its operations, technology, or legal requirements change. Last updated: August 23, 2026.

2. Information that may be collected

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed through Google Analytics, including IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, visit duration, and aggregated interaction data. HiBook uses this information in aggregate to understand traffic and improve the reading experience.

HiBook does not require an account to read stories. If you voluntarily send information through our Contact HiBook page, we use it only to respond to or process your request.

3. Cookies and device storage

Google Analytics may use cookies such as _ga and _ga_* to distinguish visits and measure activity on the website. HiBook may also store the estory-theme cookie to remember your light or dark theme preference.

Your personal library and reading progress are stored locally on your device. They are not a server-side library account hosted by HiBook.

4. How we use information

• Measure visits and the performance of reading pages.
• Detect errors, protect the website, and improve performance.
• Remember display preferences that are stored on your device.
• Respond to support requests, bug reports, or copyright notices you submit.

5. Third-party services and advertising

HiBook currently uses Google Analytics 4 with Measurement ID G-WGDM1JJ161 and does not display ads. If HiBook later enables Google AdSense, Google and its partners may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this site or other sites on the Internet.

You can manage or turn off personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings. Any future advertising remains subject to the ad network configuration and policies.

6. Children

HiBook is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from that age group. Some stories may contain romance or mild violence; readers should choose content appropriate for their age.

7. Your rights and choices

You may delete cookies in your browser, opt out of measurement using Google tools, or ask to review and delete information that you sent to HiBook. To make a request, please use Contact HiBook.

8. Security and policy changes

HiBook uses reasonable operational and technical safeguards to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of information. No method of transmitting data over the Internet is completely secure.

If this policy changes materially, HiBook will update the date on this page and may provide notice appropriate to the scope of the change.