Privacy Policy
At populartales.com ("POP tales", "we", "us", or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you browse, search, and read Chinese Xianxia and Xiuxian novels on our platform, how we use that information, and the choices available to you.
What We Collect
Basic account details, reading activity, device information, and cookies used to operate the site.
How We Use Data
To deliver reading features, improve performance, provide support, and display relevant content.
How We Protect It
We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards against unauthorized access.
Your Choices
You may manage cookies, request access to your data, or ask us to correct or delete it.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you register an account, contact us, or submit feedback, we may collect information such as your username, email address, password, and any message content you choose to send. If you report a technical issue, we may also collect details you include in your support request.
Information collected automatically
When you visit or use our Service, we may automatically collect:
- Device type, operating system, and browser version;
- IP address, general location (country/region level), and referral source;
- Pages viewed, novels searched, chapters read, and reading duration;
- Log data such as access times, error reports, and performance metrics;
- Cookie and similar technology data as described below.
Information from third parties
If you sign in through a third-party account (such as Google or Facebook), we may receive basic profile information permitted by that provider and your privacy settings. We do not control how third parties collect or use your data; please review their privacy policies separately.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the reading platform;
- Enable search, browsing, chapter reading, and account features;
- Remember reading preferences and improve user experience;
- Respond to support requests and communicate service updates;
- Monitor usage trends, diagnose technical issues, and improve site performance;
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security incidents;
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service;
- Display advertisements that help keep reading free for users.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how readers use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for core site functionality;
- Analytics cookies — help us understand usage patterns (e.g. Google Analytics);
- Advertising cookies — used by ad partners to deliver and measure ads.
4. Analytics and Advertising
We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with populartales.com. These tools may collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information such as pages visited, search terms, and click activity. We use this data to improve content discovery and site performance.
We may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense). Ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about personalized advertising and opt-out options through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, advertising);
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users, platform, or the public;
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice where required.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at buptcst5@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your personal information;
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at buptcst5@gmail.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. For subsequent requests, a reasonable administrative fee may apply where permitted by law.
10. International Users
If you access populartales.com from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, including friendly links and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Related Policies
- Terms of Service — rules for using our platform
- Contact Us — reach our support team
- About Us — learn more about POP tales
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at buptcst5@gmail.com.
Privacy Inquiries
For data access, correction, deletion, or other privacy-related requests:
buptcst5@gmail.com