Privacy Policy
Book of Houses — Effective Date: January 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Book of Houses ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Profile Information: Preferences, quest history, reflections you choose to share
- Communications: Messages you send to us for support
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, quest participation
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Send account verification codes via SMS
- Send optional quest reminder messages (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve and personalize the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
4. SMS Messaging
When you provide your phone number and consent during registration:
- We send verification codes for account security
- We send quest reminders only if you opt in when accepting each quest
- Message frequency: Verification codes at login; up to 4 quest reminders per quest
- Message and data rates may apply
- Opt out anytime: Reply STOP to unsubscribe
- Get help: Reply HELP or email steven@stevenochs.com
We do not sell your phone number or share it for marketing purposes.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, SMS delivery via AWS)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of certain data processing
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, contact steven@stevenochs.com
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Email: steven@stevenochs.com
Website: bookofhouses.com
13. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion.
14. International Users
If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.