Privacy Policy
ReaderAI Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ReaderAI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ReaderAI (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Book Information:
- Books you import into the App (titles, authors, ISBNs)
- Book files and content stored locally on your device
- Reading progress and bookmarks
- Highlights and annotations you create
- Notes and tags you add to books
Reading Data:
- Reading progress (current page, reading percentage)
- Reading sessions (start time, end time, pages read)
- Time spent reading
- Favorite books and library organization
App Preferences:
- Theme preferences (light, dark, auto)
- Text-to-speech settings
- Disclaimer acceptance records
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
The App uses local storage on your device. We do not collect:
- Device identifiers
- Location data
- Usage analytics
- Advertising identifiers
- Personal identifiers from your device
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information you provide solely to:
- Provide the core functionality of the App (reading books, managing your library)
- Generate AI-powered summaries and explanations based on book content you select
- Provide text-to-speech functionality for your books
- Track your reading progress and generate reading analytics
- Store your preferences and settings locally on your device
4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
4.1 Local Storage
All data you enter into the App is stored locally on your device using:
- SQLite database for structured data (books, reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, annotations)
- File system storage for book files and cached content
- AsyncStorage for app preferences and settings
4.2 No Cloud Storage
We do not store your data on our servers or in the cloud. All data remains on your device.
4.3 Data Security
While we implement reasonable security measures for local data storage, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device.
5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do NOT:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing purposes
- Share your data with analytics services
- Collect data for tracking purposes
5.1 Third-Party Services
OpenAI API:
- When you use AI features (summaries, explanations), the selected book text and your queries are sent to OpenAI's API to generate responses
- We cache some AI responses locally to improve performance, but we do not store your full conversation history
- OpenAI's use of data is governed by their privacy policy: https://openai.com/privacy
- You can review OpenAI's data usage policies on their website
Text-to-Speech (TTS):
- When you use text-to-speech features, text content may be sent to OpenAI's TTS API to generate audio
- Audio files are cached locally on your device for offline playback
- TTS usage is subject to OpenAI's privacy policy
AdMob (Free Version Only):
- The free version of the App may display advertisements through Google AdMob
- AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data in accordance with Google's privacy policy
- Premium subscribers receive an ad-free experience
- You can review Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our App is designed for general reading purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the App without parental consent.
7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
7.1 Access and Deletion
You have full control over your data:
- You can view all your books, reading progress, and annotations within the App
- You can delete books, bookmarks, highlights, and annotations at any time
- You can delete the App, which will remove all local data (subject to your device's backup settings)
7.2 Data Export
Currently, the App does not provide a built-in data export feature. All data is stored locally on your device. Book files remain in their original location if imported from your device storage.
8. DATA RETENTION
Your data is retained on your device until you:
- Delete specific entries within the App
- Delete the App from your device
- Clear the App's data through your device settings
We do not retain copies of your data after you delete it from the App.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
When you use the AI chat feature, your queries may be processed by OpenAI, which may involve data transfers outside your country of residence. By using the AI features, you consent to such transfers.
10. 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 in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Since we do not sell or share your personal information, these rights are primarily exercised through your control over the local data on your device.
12. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have direct control over your data through the App's interface or by deleting the App.
13. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:
- Email: connect@itsjd.com
- Our blog: https://readerai.blogspot.com
- App Store or Google Play Store support channels
14. CONSENT
By using ReaderAI, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.
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