Read Faster ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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Our Privacy Commitment

We believe in minimal data collection and maximum transparency. Here's what we want you to know upfront:

✓We don't sell your data — Ever. To anyone.
✓No advertising cookies — We don't track you across the web.
✓Mobile app data stays local — Your progress is stored on your device.
✓Minimal collection — We only collect what's necessary to provide the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

•Email Address: When you sign up for our waitlist or create an account, we collect your email address to communicate with you about the Service.
•Support Communications: If you contact us for support, we may collect your name, email, and the content of your messages.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

•Website Analytics (Vercel Analytics): We collect anonymized analytics data including page views, referral sources, device type, browser type, and country-level location. This data does not include personal identifiers.
•Mobile App Data: Your reading progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data is not transmitted to our servers.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

✗Payment information (processed entirely by Apple/Google)
✗Social security numbers or government IDs
✗Precise GPS location data
✗Contact lists or phone records
✗Browsing history outside our Service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

•Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
•Communications: To send you launch notifications, important updates, and respond to your inquiries
•Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve the user experience
•Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our Service:

Service	Purpose	Data Shared
Vercel	Website hosting & analytics	Anonymized usage data
Supabase	Waitlist database	Email addresses
Apple App Store	App distribution & payments	None from us
Google Play Store	App distribution & payments	None from us

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

•All data transmitted via our website is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
•Email addresses stored in Supabase are encrypted at rest
•We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only
•We regularly review our security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

•Waitlist Emails: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
•Support Communications: Retained for up to 2 years
•Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained indefinitely
•Mobile App Data: Stored locally on your device until you delete the app

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6. Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time. Here's how:

Mobile App Data

Your reading progress and settings are stored locally on your device. To delete this data, simply uninstall the Read Faster app from your device. No server-side data needs to be deleted.

Waitlist & Account Data

To request deletion of your email address and any associated account data, email us at:

privacy@tryreadfaster.app

Please include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line. We will process your request within 30 days and send confirmation once complete.

Purchase History

Purchase records are managed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). To delete purchase history, contact Apple or Google directly through their respective support channels.

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7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate personal data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal data

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@tryreadfaster.app. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@tryreadfaster.app.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary to provide the Service.

10. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers. However, as noted above, we do not engage in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising, so this has minimal practical impact on your privacy.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:

•Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
•Analytics Cookies: Vercel Analytics uses privacy-focused, anonymized cookies that do not track you across sites

We do NOT use:

✗Advertising or marketing cookies
✗Third-party tracking cookies
✗Social media tracking pixels

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

For material changes, we will provide notice via email (if you've provided your email) or through a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@tryreadfaster.app

General Support: support@tryreadfaster.app

Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.