SpineAlpha

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Spine, we believe your privacy is fundamental. We are committed to transparent data practices and minimal data collection. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

No Tracking Outside the Application

We do not track you across other websites or applications. Our analytics are limited to understanding how you use Spine itself. We do not:

  • Sell or share your data with third parties
  • Use cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling
  • Place tracking pixels or cookies outside of Spine
  • Build advertising profiles for retargeting
  • Share your reading history with advertisers

Minimal In-App Analytics

We use Matomo analytics for diagnostic purposes only. This helps us understand:

  • Which features users engage with
  • Basic performance metrics (page load times, errors)
  • General usage patterns (number of visits, session length)
  • Common user journeys to improve experience

We do not:

  • Track individual reading preferences or book selections
  • Monitor your personal posts or comments
  • Record interaction details that could identify you
  • Store analytics data longer than necessary

Information We Collect

When you use Spine, we collect:

  • Account Information: Username, email, and password (hashed)
  • Content You Create: Posts, comments, and check-ins you voluntarily share
  • Preferences: Your selected genres, theme preference, and reading list status
  • Technical Data: Basic analytics only (page views, clicks, session duration)
  • Device Information: Browser type, OS type (not device ID or location)

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the Spine service
  • To diagnose technical issues and prevent abuse
  • To personalize your experience (genres, theme)
  • To communicate important updates
  • To comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We take security seriously. Your data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. We do not store passwords in plain text. Access to your information is restricted to essential staff.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Opt out of non-essential analytics
  • Data portability (export your posts and profile)

To exercise these rights, contact us at ryan@jonesit.co

Cookies

Spine uses minimal cookies:

  • Authentication: Session tokens to keep you logged in
  • Preferences: Theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Analytics: Matomo analytics cookies for diagnostic data only

Third-party trackers and advertising cookies are not used.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our service evolves. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the site. Your continued use of Spine constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Questions?

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please reach out: