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Book Reading Habit

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Book Reading Habit. We take privacy very seriously and want you to feel secure while using our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data and what measures we take to protect your information.

Summary

  • No data collection: We do not collect any personal information from users.
  • Local storage: Your data is primarily stored on your device.
  • Optional synchronization: iCloud synchronization is optional and can be disabled.
  • Payments: Payment processing is handled through RevenueCat and Apple App Store.

Data stored in the application

Book Reading Habit locally stores on your device:

  • Information about your books (title, author, pages, progress)
  • Your custom shelves
  • Reading sessions and statistics
  • App preferences

This data is used solely to provide the app's functionality and is never shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.

iCloud Synchronization

Book Reading Habit offers the option to synchronize your data with iCloud. This feature:

  • Is completely optional and you can disable it at any time
  • Uses your personal iCloud account and Apple's servers to store your data
  • Follows Apple's privacy and security policies
  • Allows you to access your data across multiple devices

When you disable iCloud synchronization, no new data is sent to iCloud servers, and data is stored only locally on your device.

Book Search Functionality

When you search for books to add to your library, Book Reading Habit uses the Google Books API to retrieve book information. When using this feature:

  • Your search queries are sent to Google Books API
  • We don't store your search history
  • Book information (title, author, cover image, page count) may be downloaded to your device
  • Your use of this feature is subject to Google's Privacy Policy

This connection to Google Books API is only made when you actively search for books and is not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

Payment Processing

To process in-app purchases, we use:

  • RevenueCat: A subscription management service that processes transactions through the App Store.
  • Apple App Store: Manages all financial transactions.

Payment information is handled directly by Apple, and we do not have access to your credit card details or financial information.

Information collected by RevenueCat

RevenueCat may collect:

  • Anonymous device identifier
  • Purchase information
  • Subscription status

For more details on how RevenueCat processes data, please see RevenueCat's privacy policy.

Device Permissions

Book Reading Habit may request the following permissions:

  • Notifications: For reading session alerts (optional)
  • Camera: For scanning book ISBN codes (optional)
  • Photos: For adding custom covers to your books (optional)

You can manage these permissions at any time in your device settings.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Access all your data (which is directly on your device)
  • Delete your data at any time by uninstalling the app
  • Disable iCloud synchronization in settings
  • Manage or cancel subscriptions through App Store settings

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While most data in Book Reading Habit is stored locally on your device and we don't collect personal information, we respect your GDPR rights, which include:

  • Right to be informed: This Privacy Policy provides information about how we handle your data
  • Right of access: You have direct access to your data on your device
  • Right to rectification: You can edit your data directly in the app
  • Right to erasure: You can delete your data by uninstalling the app or clearing your books and shelves
  • Right to data portability: Your data is already in your possession on your device
  • Right to object to processing: No processing of your data occurs outside your device except for what you explicitly choose to sync with iCloud

Since Book Reading Habit primarily stores data locally and not on our servers, most GDPR rights are exercised directly through your device. For any concerns related to your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:

  • Data stored locally on the device
  • iCloud synchronization protected by Apple's security
  • No data sharing with third parties beyond RevenueCat for subscription management

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes through an in-app notice or by email.

Contact

If you have questions about our Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

This privacy policy was last updated on March 20, 2025.