Last updated: March 12, 2026 · Applies to: Pookiebase app
This Privacy Notice describes how Black Cat Studios collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application Pookiebase (the "Service"). Black Cat Studios is the data controller responsible for your personal information under the GDPR.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Notice, please discontinue use of the Service.
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When you create an account, we collect:
This information is required to create and manage your account.
When you use Pookiebase, we store:
We maintain:
This structure allows us to efficiently provide app functionality while minimizing external API requests.
Books you manually create with custom information are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers. If you delete the app without exporting your data, locally stored manual entries may be permanently lost.
Pookiebase may request access to:
You can manage permissions at any time through your device settings.
Pookiebase offers optional in-app purchases that unlock additional features such as customisation options, bulk ISBN scanning, and increased collection limits.
Purchases are processed by the platform through which you downloaded the app: Apple Inc. through the Apple App Store or Google LLC through Google Play.
We do not collect or store payment card numbers, billing addresses, or other full payment details. Payment information is handled entirely by Apple or Google according to their respective privacy policies.
We receive limited information necessary to activate or restore premium features, such as confirmation that a purchase was completed or restored for your account.
When you search or scan a book using its ISBN, the ISBN number is transmitted to the Google Books API to retrieve book metadata. We do not send your email address, password, screen name, or collection data to Google. Retrieved metadata may be cached in our global books table to improve performance and reduce repeated API requests.
When you search or scan a book using its ISBN, limited request data necessary to retrieve book metadata is sent to the Google Books API. For more information, see:
We process your personal information solely to provide and operate Pookiebase. Specifically, we process your data to:
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
We process your account and collection data because it is necessary to provide the Service. Without this processing, the app would not function.
We may process your data where required to comply with applicable laws.
We may process limited technical information necessary to maintain the security and functionality of our Service, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
We use the Google Books API to retrieve book metadata. Only ISBN numbers are transmitted.
In-app purchases are processed by Apple Inc. or Google LLC depending on your device. These transactions are subject to their respective privacy policies. We only receive confirmation of a successful purchase.
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
If Black Cat Studios is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active.
If you delete your account, the following will be removed from our active systems:
Certain data may remain in secure backup systems for a limited period before being automatically deleted.
If you create a Pookiebase account, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time.
You can do this directly in the app by going to Account → Remove Account. If you cannot access the app, you may also request deletion by contacting us at [email protected] using the email address associated with your account.
When your request is processed, we will delete or anonymize, where applicable:
In limited cases, we may retain certain information where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our terms, prevent fraud or abuse, maintain security, or keep essential technical backups for a limited period.
We aim to process deletion requests within 7 days, unless a longer period is required for legal or technical reasons.
You may export your collection from within the app before submitting a deletion request. Once deletion has been completed, deleted account data may not be recoverable.
We implement technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information, including:
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
You may:
You may also request deletion by emailing [email protected].
Upon deletion, your account data will be removed from our active systems. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Some service providers we rely on, such as Apple Inc. and Google LLC, may process limited information outside the European Economic Area. These companies operate under their own privacy policies and implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal data.
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will be indicated by a revised date at the top of this notice.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Notice or your personal data, you may contact: