Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy for BlinkRead

**Last Updated: July 1, 2025**

## Introduction

Welcome to BlinkRead ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our speed reading application. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### No Personal Information Collection

BlinkRead does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. We do not require:

- Name or username

- Email address

- Phone number

- Location data

- Device identifiers

- IP addresses

- Any other personally identifiable information

### Local Data Storage

The app stores the following information locally on your device only:

- Reading preferences (theme, text size, reading speed)

- Reading progress for each book

- Library status (which books you've added to your library)

- App settings (auto-save, sound effects)

All this data is stored using the device's local storage (SharedPreferences) and never leaves your device.

## How We Use Information

Since BlinkRead operates entirely offline and stores data only locally on your device:

- We do not have access to any of your data

- We cannot view your reading habits or preferences

- We cannot track your usage of the app

- All your reading data remains private on your device

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any information with third parties because:

- We do not collect any data from users

- The app operates completely offline

- No data is transmitted from your device

## Third-Party Services

BlinkRead does not integrate with any third-party services that could collect your data:

- No analytics services

- No advertising networks

- No social media integrations

- No crash reporting tools

- No cloud storage services

## Data Security

Your data security is ensured by:

- All data being stored locally on your device

- No network permissions required by the app

- No data transmission capabilities

- Standard platform security measures provided by iOS and Android

## Children's Privacy

BlinkRead is suitable for users of all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information, the app is safe for children to use. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

## Your Data Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

- **Access**: All your data is accessible through the app's interface

- **Modification**: You can change all preferences and settings at any time

- **Deletion**: Uninstalling the app will remove all associated data from your device

- **Portability**: Your data remains on your device and moves with it

## Permissions

BlinkRead requires only standard app permissions:

- No camera access

- No microphone access

- No location access

- No contacts access

- No storage access (beyond app-specific storage)

- No network/internet access

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

[blinkreadapp@gmail.com]

## Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

- Google Play Store requirements

- Apple App Store requirements

- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

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By using BlinkRead, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.



IN-APP PURCHASES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

BlinkRead offers optional premium subscriptions (Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime) 

with a 3-day free trial for recurring subscriptions.

Payment Processing: All purchases are processed by Google Play Billing 

(Android) or Apple App Store (iOS). We never receive, store, or have 

access to your payment card information.

Subscription Management: We use RevenueCat, Inc. (https://www.revenuecat.com) 

as a service provider to manage subscription status, trials, and entitlements. 

When you sign in, we share your user ID with RevenueCat so your subscription 

status can be linked to your account. RevenueCat's Privacy Policy is available 

at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy.

Data Shared with RevenueCat:

- Your Firebase user ID (anonymous identifier, not your email)

- Purchase events (subscription start, renewal, cancellation, refund)

- Platform information (Android/iOS, country, app version)

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription anytime through your device's 

subscription management:

- Android: Google Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions

- iOS: Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions

If you cancel during the 3-day free trial, you will not be charged. 

If you cancel after the trial, you retain access until the end of your 

current billing period. Lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and 

does not auto-renew.

Refunds: Refunds are handled according to Google Play's or Apple's 

refund policy. Contact them directly for refund requests.