Privacy Policy – Forbidden Reads
Last updated: March 2, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use Forbidden Reads, we may collect the following information:
Account information: email address, display name, and profile photo (when signing in with Google or Apple)
Usage data: liked and saved lecturas, language preferences
Device information: device type and operating system (for analytics and troubleshooting)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Provide and maintain the App
Personalize your experience (saved content, language preferences)
Sync your data across devices
Improve our content and features
Communicate important updates about the App
3. Data Storage
Your account data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including Firebase Authentication and Cloud Firestore. Your data is stored on servers located in the United States.
Local data (cached preferences) is stored on your device using SharedPreferences and is accessible only to the App.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Firebase Authentication: for secure sign-in
Cloud Firestore: for data storage and synchronization
Firebase Storage: for media content delivery
Google Sign-In: for authentication (optional)
Apple Sign-In: for authentication on iOS (optional)
Each of these services has its own privacy policy that governs their use of your data.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregate data for analytical purposes. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove your personal data from our servers. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data through your profile
Delete your account and associated data at any time
Opt out of non-essential data collection
Request a copy of your data by contacting us
8. Children's Privacy
Forbidden Reads is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication tokens, and Firebase Security Rules. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: