Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Thank you for using To Be Read Later. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
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Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and any authentication data (e.g., via Google or other providers).
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Post Content: We collect the content you write (letters/posts), including metadata like visibility settings (public/private).
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Payment Information: If you choose to purchase paid features (e.g., post unlocks), we collect payment details through our payment provider (e.g., Stripe). We do not store credit card information directly.
b. Automatically Collected Information
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Usage Data: We may collect data about how you use the app (e.g., page views, button clicks).
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Device Information: Includes browser type, operating system, and IP address for analytics and security purposes.
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Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our services.
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Communicate with you (e.g., email verification, updates).
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Enforce our Terms of Use and prevent abuse.
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Offer support and troubleshoot issues.
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Analyze trends and usage to improve the platform.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share your information in the following situations:
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With Your Consent: e.g., when you choose to make a post public.
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Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us run the service (e.g., hosting, email, analytics, payments).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights and safety.
4. Your Rights and Choices
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You can access, edit, or delete your posts at any time.
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You can request to delete your account by contacting us on facebook.
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You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. Deleted content may be removed from our servers within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Security
We use industry-standard methods (e.g., HTTPS, authentication protocols) to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. International Users
Our services are hosted in Australia. By using the service, you consent to your data being processed and stored there.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll notify you via the app or email if there are significant changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at: