Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2, 2026.
Who We Are
Bookshaper is operated by Bullish Bear Ventures LLC, a Texas limited liability company doing business as “Bookshaper”. Throughout this Privacy Policy, “Bookshaper”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to that entity, which is the data controller for the personal data described below.
Data We Collect
Bookshaper collects four categories of data:
- Account data — email address, hashed password, subscription state.
- Billing data — handled exclusively by Stripe. Bookshaper never stores credit card numbers or payment credentials.
- Manuscript data — your uploaded manuscripts and creative content.
- Telemetry data — anonymized usage events for analytics (page views, feature usage, activation tracking).
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- Provide and maintain the Bookshaper service.
- Process your subscription and billing through Stripe.
- Analyze your manuscripts using Bookshaper’s AI engines (analysis only, not content generation).
- Improve the service through anonymized usage telemetry.
- Communicate with you regarding your account, subscription, and service updates.
How We Store Your Data
Your manuscripts are stored locally on your device. When cloud sync is enabled, manuscripts are encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before being uploaded. The Bookshaper server stores only the encrypted archive — it never has access to plaintext manuscript content. Encryption keys are derived from your account credentials and never leave your device.
Your manuscripts are never used for AI training. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. No credit card data is stored on Bookshaper servers — billing is handled entirely by Stripe.
Data Sharing
Bookshaper shares data only with the following third parties:
- Stripe — for payment processing and subscription management.
- Analytics providers — anonymized telemetry data only. No manuscript content or personally identifiable information is shared.
Your manuscript content is never shared with any third party.
AI Disclosure
Bookshaper uses AI for analysis, not content generation. Your manuscripts are never used to train AI models. All AI analysis is deterministic, audit-friendly, and explainable. You retain full creative control and all rights to your manuscripts at all times.
Cookies and Tracking
Bookshaper uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and session management. Analytics tracking is off by default: no analytics events are sent from this website until you explicitly accept the cookie banner. Declining the banner keeps analytics off, and you may change your choice at any time by clearing your browser’s site data for bookshaper.ai. Essential cookies required for authentication and security cannot be disabled.
Bookshaper does not use fingerprinting or cross-site tracking.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request deletion of your account and manuscripts.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Opt out of analytics and telemetry.
- Export your manuscripts.
- Export your account data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the support channels listed on this site.
Children’s Privacy
Bookshaper is a professional writing tool intended for adult authors. The service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us through the support channels listed on this site and we will delete it.
Data Retention
Your manuscripts are stored locally on your device. Cloud-synced archives are stored in encrypted form and are deleted when you disable cloud sync or delete your account. Subscription records are retained per financial regulations. Telemetry data is retained for 12 to 24 months. Deleting your account removes your account data from our servers but does not affect your local manuscript files. Subscription records may be retained for legal compliance.