Privacy Policy - Read Forward

Privacy Policy – Read Forward

Effective date: May 1, 2026
Contact: readforward.1@gmail.com

Read Forward is a peer-to-peer book lending platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

• Phone number – used to create and verify your account via OTP.

• Full name – displayed on your profile and book listings.

• Book listings – titles, authors, descriptions, and photos you add to your library.

• Transaction history – records of Litcoin credits and book lending activity.

• Camera access – used only when you choose to take or upload a photo for a book cover. We do not access your camera without your explicit action.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.

• To enable book lending and borrowing between users.

• To process Litcoin transactions within the app.

• To display your profile and book listings to other users.

• To send OTP verification messages for login.

3. Data Storage
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with service providers (Supabase, MSG91 for OTP) strictly to operate the app, or if required by law.

5. Camera Permission
Read Forward requests camera access solely to allow you to photograph book covers. The camera is never accessed in the background.

6. Data Retention
You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting readforward.1@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy
Read Forward is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting readforward.1@gmail.com.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

10. Contact Us
readforward.1@gmail.com

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