Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Read Aloud AI. This Privacy Policy explains how Read Aloud AI ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application (Read Aloud AI, the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App depends on the content and materials you use, and includes:

• Text Input: We process the text you type or paste into the App solely for the purpose of converting it into speech. This text is processed temporarily and is not stored on our servers after processing.
• URL Content: If you paste a URL, we fetch the content from that URL to populate the text input field. We do not store the URL or its content.
• Voice Selection and Settings: We may store your preferences, such as chosen voice, speed settings, and other App configurations, locally on your device.
• Saved Audio Files: If you enable the option to save audio, the generated MP3 files are stored locally on your device's storage, accessible through the App. We do not have access to these files unless you explicitly share them with us (e.g., for support).
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage data to understand how the App is used and to improve its functionality. This might include information about features used, session duration, crash reports, and device type. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.
• Device Information: We may collect basic information about your device, such as OS version and device model, primarily for troubleshooting and ensuring compatibility.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information like your name, email address, or location.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the App to:

• Provide the core text-to-speech functionality.
• Respond to your support requests and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the App experience.
• Maintain the security and integrity of our App.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties for their commercial purposes.

We may disclose information in the following situations:

• By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. We only use Microsoft Edge TTS for text-to-speech, and we do not store any of your data on our servers. These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• Anonymized/Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized information which cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

Data Retention

We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing. Since we do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information like your name, email address, or location, these rights may be limited in scope. You can manage locally stored data (like saved audio files) directly on your device. For any requests or questions regarding your data, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (unless otherwise required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a user under the specified age, we will delete such information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Read Aloud AI
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://readaloudai.com