Privacy Policy

ReadFree ("we", "our", or "us") operates https://myreadfree.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name and email address provided when you sign up, subscribe, or sign in with Google.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, eBooks downloaded, time spent on pages, and click-through data collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Transaction Data: Payment method details (processed securely by Razorpay — we do not store card numbers), purchase history, and order IDs.
• Communications Data: Email open rates, click events, and preferences related to our email sequences.

We offer sign-in via Google OAuth 2.0. When you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your Google account name, email address, and profile picture. We do not receive your Google password.

The information received from Google is used solely to create and manage your ReadFree account. We do not share this data with third parties for advertising purposes. Your use of Google Sign-In is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

You may revoke ReadFree's access to your Google account at any time via your Google Account permissions.

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account and deliver requested eBooks.
• Send transactional emails (download links, purchase confirmations).
• Send our email newsletter and promotional sequences (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.
• Analyse usage patterns to improve our library and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential cookies: Maintain your session and authentication state.
• Analytics cookies: Understand how visitors interact with our site (via Mixpanel and Google Analytics).
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Supabase (database & auth), Resend (email delivery), Razorpay (payments), Mixpanel (analytics) — each bound by data processing agreements.
• Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@myreadfree.com. We will respond within 30 days. Some data may be retained for legal or fraud-prevention purposes.

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption in transit, encrypted storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data using commercially reasonable means.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to processing of your data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@myreadfree.com.

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by ReadFree.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.