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Privacy Policy & Child Protection Policy

Effective Date: 1st Jan 2026

Welcome to Fanos Book Shelf (“Fanos”, “we”, “our”, “us”), accessible at https://fanosbookshelf.com. Your privacy and your child’s safety are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle information when you use our website and related services.

Fanos Book Shelf is a children’s reading and learning platform designed to support literacy, language development, and education in the languages of Ethiopia.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect limited personal information when users:

  • Register an account

  • Log in to the platform

  • Contact us for support

This may include:

  • Name or username

  • Email address

We do not require children to provide sensitive personal information such as physical address, phone number, or government identification.

b. Children’s Information

Fanos Book Shelf is designed for children, but accounts and access are managed with the involvement of parents, guardians, or schools.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children without parental or guardian consent.

c. Non‑Personal Information

We may collect non‑personal information such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • General usage data (pages viewed, session duration)

This data is used only to improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide access to reading and learning content

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain account security

  • Respond to user inquiries and support requests

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Fanos Book Shelf may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions

  • Improve website functionality

Cookies do not collect personal or sensitive information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you choose.

4. Data Protection & Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect user data, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Restricted access to personal information

  • Regular system updates and monitoring

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage parents and users to protect login credentials.

5. Child Protection Policy

Fanos Book Shelf is fully committed to protecting children online.

Our Commitments

  • Content is age‑appropriate, educational, and family‑friendly

  • No harmful, violent, or adult content

  • No targeted advertising to children

  • No inappropriate social interaction features

Advertising

Fanos Book Shelf is a completely ad‑free platform.

  • We do not display any third‑party advertisements

  • We do not use ad networks

  • We do not show targeted or behavioral ads

This ensures a distraction‑free, safe, and focused learning environment for children, fully compliant with child‑safety and Google Play Families policies.

Communication

Fanos Book Shelf does not provide any communication or interaction features between users.

6. Parents’ & Guardians’ Rights

Parents or legal guardians have the right to:

  • Review their child’s account information

  • Request correction or deletion of personal data

  • Withdraw consent for data collection

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

7. Third‑Party Services

We may use trusted third‑party services for:

  • Website hosting

  • Analytics

These services are required to comply with strict data protection standards and are used only to support platform functionality.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Accounts and related data can be removed upon request.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or child protection practices, please contact us:

Fanos Book Shelf
Website: https://fanosbookshelf.com
Email: info@fanosbookshelf.com