Audiobook - Story Reading App
Effective Date: June 17, 2025 (Updated for Ebooks feature)
At Audiobook - Story Reading App, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application on Android and iOS platforms. It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We collect only the data necessary to provide app functionality and enhance user experience. This includes:
Audiobook Access: All audiobook content is sourced from LibriVox.org, which provides audiobooks in the public domain. We do not host or modify this content.
🔸Ebook Access: All eBook content is sourced from Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org), which provides books in the public domain. We do not host or modify these files. Users can choose to read online or download eBooks in supported formats (Plain Text, ePub with/without images). Downloaded files remain stored locally on the device and are not uploaded to our servers.
User Preferences: Settings like dark mode, playback speed, bookmarks, and favorites are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
In-App Purchases: If you upgrade to remove ads or unlock features, transaction data is handled securely through Google Play and Apple’s App Store. We do not store any payment or financial data.
(Note: Currently, in-app purchases are not available for users on Huawei AppGallery and Aptoide Connect. As a result, premium features may not function on these platforms unless support is added in future updates.)
Usage Analytics and Crash Logs: We collect anonymous technical data (e.g., device type, OS version, usage behavior) to improve performance and resolve crashes.
Device Information: We may collect non-personal device data (e.g., model, screen orientation, language, charging status, battery level, IP address) to improve compatibility and troubleshoot issues.
Playback Interaction Data: We may log basic anonymous playback behavior such as play/pause, audio progress, or bookmarks to enhance user experience. No voice/audio recording is collected.
To provide essential app functionality, Audiobook - Story Reading App may request the following permissions:
On Android:
Internet Access: For audiobook and eBook streaming, ads, and analytics
Network State: To check connectivity for streaming or downloads
External Storage (Optional): To allow offline audiobook and 🔸eBook saving (where supported)
Orientation Sensor: To enhance UI and screen rotation responsiveness during playback or reading
On iOS:
Internet Access: For content streaming, eBook download, and ads
App Tracking Transparency (ATT): To request user consent for personalized advertising (if applicable)
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
App Functionality: To provide audiobook and 🔸eBook reading, streaming, downloading, and bookmarking features
Transaction Management: To process and validate purchases and subscriptions
App Improvement: To improve performance and user experience using anonymized data
Advertising: Ads may be shown to free users. Personalized ads are shown only with user consent and can be removed by upgrading
We do not sell or share personal data. However, limited data may be shared in the following cases:
Service Providers: Anonymous usage data may be shared with analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)
Advertising Networks: Platforms like Google AdMob or Apple Ad Services may collect limited, non-sensitive information to show relevant ads
Legal Compliance: Data may be disclosed if required to comply with legal obligations or governmental requests
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under GDPR:
Consent Management: We display GDPR-compliant consent dialogs for data collection. iOS users are prompted via Apple’s ATT framework
Data Minimization: We collect only essential non-sensitive data
Transparency: We clearly explain how your data is used in this policy
User Rights: You may withdraw consent anytime via in-app settings (where available) or system-level privacy settings on your device
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data. No personal data is stored on our servers. While we take reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure, and users are encouraged to use the app responsibly.
You have the following rights:
Right to Access & Deletion: You may clear bookmarks, downloads, or favorites from within the app
Right to Opt-Out of Ads: You may disable personalized ads or upgrade to the ad-free version
Right to Data Portability: Downloaded audiobooks and 🔸eBooks remain stored locally on your device
Right to View Playback/Reading Data: While no personally identifiable info is stored, playback or reading history (e.g., last played position or bookmarks) can be cleared within the app
Data Retention: Data is stored only as long as required to support app functionality
Google Play: All permissions are declared and used solely for app functionality, per Play Store policy.
Apple App Store: Permissions are requested through system prompts. ATT consent is required before tracking for personalized ads.
Huawei AppGallery: Permissions and data items are declared per Huawei's AppGallery Connect requirements. Only data necessary for app functionality is accessed or collected.
Attribution: Audiobook content is sourced from LibriVox.org and eBook content from Project Gutenberg. Both are in the public domain. We are not affiliated with either source and fully respect their terms of use.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Please review this policy regularly for updates.
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: coretechlabs@hotmail.com