Reader Privacy & Data Settings

BookAuth gives you control over what information is visible to others and how your data is used.

Privacy Settings

Navigate to Settings > Privacy to configure:

Setting	Options	Default
Reading List	Public / Private	Private
Review Display	Show name / Show initials only	Show name
Profile Visibility	Public / Followers only / Private	Public
Activity Status	Show when you're online	Off

What Others Can See

Information	Visible To
Your display name	Everyone (on reviews and profiles)
Your reviews	Everyone (on book pages)
Your reading list	Based on your privacy setting
Your email	Authors you subscribe to (for newsletters)
Your purchase history	Nobody (always private)
Your ARC applications	Only the campaign author

Data Management

Export Your Data

Download all your BookAuth data:

1. Navigate to Settings > Data
2. Click "Export My Data"
3. Receive a JSON/CSV file with your profile, reviews, reading list, and purchase history

Delete Your Account

1. Navigate to Settings > Account
2. Click "Delete Account"
3. Enter your password to confirm
4. All data is permanently deleted within 30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a pseudonym on BookAuth?
A: Yes. Your display name can be anything — it doesn't need to be your legal name.

Q: Can I hide specific reviews?
A: Individual review hiding is not available — reviews are either all visible or you can delete specific reviews.

Related Articles

• Privacy & Security — How We Protect Your Data
• Setting Up Your Profile
• Getting Started as a Reader