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How Foreword handles your information — in plain language.

Last updated: April 2026

Foreword does not collect, store, or sell your personal data. When you submit text, it is sent to third-party APIs solely to generate your book recommendation. Nothing you type is saved after your session ends. This page explains exactly what happens and who is involved.

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What we collect

Foreword does not maintain a database of users or user inputs. The only information we process is the text you type into the input field when requesting a book recommendation.

We do not collect your name, email address, location, device identifiers, or any other personal information. We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools. We have no user accounts and no login system.

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What happens to your input

When you submit your text, it is transmitted to the third-party services listed below to generate your recommendation. It is not stored on any Foreword server — there is no Foreword server. Processing happens entirely between your browser and these external APIs.

Once your session ends or you click "Try Again," nothing from your input persists anywhere in our systems.

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Third-party services

Your input is shared with the following services to make the recommendation work. Each governs their own data handling under their respective privacy policies.

Anthropic (Claude) Processes your text to understand your reading preferences and match you to a book. Governed by Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
Google Books API Searches for real books based on extracted keywords. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Open Library Retrieves book metadata, cover images, and table of contents data. Operated by the Internet Archive.
TikTok If you click "Explore on TikTok," you are redirected externally. TikTok's own privacy policy applies from that point forward.
Thriftbooks If you click the Thriftbooks button, you are redirected to their site. Their privacy policy applies from that point forward.
Amazon If you click the Amazon button, you are redirected to Amazon. Their privacy policy applies from that point forward.

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Data retention

Foreword retains no data. Your input exists only in your browser's memory for the duration of your session. When you close the tab, refresh the page, or click "Try Again," it is gone.

We have no ability to retrieve, review, or delete your past inputs because we never stored them.

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Children's privacy

Foreword is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly process information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has used this service, please contact us using the details below.

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Powered by Claude

Foreword is built on Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic. By using this application, your inputs are subject to Anthropic's usage policies in addition to this privacy policy. You can review Anthropic's policies at anthropic.com/legal.

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Changes to this policy

If this policy changes in a material way — for example if we add analytics, user accounts, or any form of data storage — we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Foreword after a policy change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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Contact

Questions about this policy or how your data is handled?

Email us at privacy@foreword.app

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.