Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Thank you for using ReadChinese! We value your privacy, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. Please read these terms carefully before using the app.

1. Information We Collect

When you use ReadChinese, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes the email address you provide (e.g., emilytaylor0467@gmail.com), used for account registration and communication.
• Learning Records: This includes your reading history, learning progress, saved words, and articles, along with your interactions within the app.
• Device Information: This includes information about your device type, operating system, IP address, browser type, and other technical information that helps us optimize the performance of the app.
• Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect your location information to enhance personalized service.

2. Use of Information

The information we collect will be used for the following purposes:

• Providing and Improving Services: Including personalized learning experiences, content recommendations, and adjusting content based on your progress and preferences.
• Notifications and Updates: Such as push notifications, account updates, or service-related information.
• Customer Support: To communicate with you via the contact information you provide, answering your questions or addressing any issues.
• Security and Performance: To detect, analyze, and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the smooth functioning of the app.

3. Data Storage and Security

We will take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your learning records and personal information will be stored on our secure servers and retained as necessary.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers that assist with technical support, payment processing, and other services, provided they agree to protect your information according to our privacy policy.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legitimate interests, we may disclose your personal information.

5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you have the following rights:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to, modification, or deletion of your personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to collect or process certain information, but note that this may affect the use of some features.
• Account Deletion: You may contact us at emilytaylor0467@gmail.com to request the deletion of your account and personal information.

6. Third-Party Links

ReadChinese may contain links to third-party websites or apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies when visiting these sites.

7. Children's Privacy

ReadChinese is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected information from children, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and find that your child has used the app, please contact us to have the information removed.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page. Please check this Privacy Policy regularly for the latest updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

• Email: emilytaylor0467@gmail.com

Thank you for using ReadChinese!