Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

📖 Reading and Browsing

• Anonymous Usage Data: We track which stories are popular and how long visitors spend reading to improve our content curation
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, and general location (country/region) for analytics
• Preferences: Theme settings (dark/light mode) and reading preferences stored locally on your device

🛒 Purchases and Accounts

• Payment Information: Processed securely through trusted third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal) - we never store your payment details
• Email Address: Required for purchase receipts and account access to your audio/video downloads
• Order History: Maintained to provide access to your purchased content and customer support

✍️ Author and Content Submissions

• Contact Information: Email addresses submitted with story claims or uploads
• Attribution Data: Author names and handles for proper crediting
• Correspondence: Communications regarding authorship claims or content disputes

How We Use Your Information

🎯 Website Functionality

• Provide access to free stories and purchased audio/video content
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Generate anonymous analytics to understand reading patterns

💬 Communication

• Send purchase confirmations and download links
• Respond to author claims and content inquiries
• Provide customer support when requested
• Send occasional updates about new features (you can opt out anytime)

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, login sessions, and shopping cart
• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme, language, and reading settings
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our site (anonymous data only)
• Performance Cookies: Optimize loading times and improve user experience

Data Sharing and Third Parties

🚫 What We DON'T Do

• Sell your email address or personal information to marketers
• Share your reading history with third parties
• Use your data for advertising outside our platform
• Provide your information to data brokers

🤝 Limited Sharing

We only share information with:

• Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal for secure transaction processing
• Hosting Providers: To deliver website content and store data securely
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Content Creators: Author contact information when processing ownership claims

Your Rights and Control

📧 Data Access and Deletion

• Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Get your data in a standard format for transfer

✍️ Author Rights

• Request removal of stories you authored
• Update attribution and contact information
• Withdraw consent for audio/video adaptations
• Claim ownership of unattributed works

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Access Controls: Limited staff access on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security patches and monitoring systems
• Secure Storage: Data stored on reputable cloud platforms with backup systems

Children's Privacy

International Users

ReadlyYours operates from the United States. If you're accessing our site from outside the US:

• Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws
• EU users have additional rights under GDPR
• You can request data deletion or access regardless of location

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our homepage
• Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes
• You can always find the current version at readlyyours.com/privacy.html

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