1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. It is Readbetter's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://readbetter.io, and other sites we own and operate. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Google User Data: Data We Access

When you choose to sign in with Google or use Google-related features, Readbetter accesses the following specific types of Google user data:

• Email Address: Your Google account email address is accessed when you sign in with Google. This is used to create and identify your Readbetter account.
• Basic Profile Information: We access your Google user ID (a unique identifier) to link your Google account to your Readbetter account securely.

Important: Readbetter does not access, read, store, or process the contents of your Gmail messages, Google Drive files, Google Calendar, or any other Google services beyond the basic authentication information listed above.

3. Google User Data: How We Use Your Data

Readbetter uses the Google user data we access in the following specific ways:

• Account Creation and Authentication: Your Google email address and user ID are used to create your Readbetter account and to authenticate you when you sign in. This allows you to access your account securely without creating a separate password.
• Service Communications: We use your email address to send you important service-related communications, including account notifications, usage updates, and customer support responses.

4. Google User Data: Data Storage and Retention

Your Google user data (email address and user ID) is stored securely in our database for as long as you maintain an active Readbetter account. This data is necessary for the continued operation of your account. When you delete your Readbetter account, your Google user data is permanently deleted from our systems.

5. Google User Data: Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Google user data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your Google user data may only be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google's platform) for authentication and data storage. Your data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Google API Services Compliance

Readbetter's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

7. Other Information We Collect

In addition to Google user data, we collect other information necessary to provide our service:

• Account Information: Email address (if you sign up with email instead of Google), password (stored securely as a hash), and account preferences.
• Kindle Email Address: Your Kindle device email address, which you provide to receive documents on your Kindle.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including the number of articles processed.
• Forwarded Content: Newsletter content and articles that you forward to Readbetter for processing and delivery to your Kindle device.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by our payment provider (LemonSqueezy). We store only limited billing information such as the last four digits of your card and billing status.

8. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and deliver your newsletters and articles to your Kindle
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Send you service-related communications
• Monitor usage to enforce our terms of service
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security assessments.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. We will also retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Revoke Readbetter's access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings

12. Third-Party Services

Our service uses the following third-party services that may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies:

• Firebase (Google) - Authentication and data storage
• SendGrid - Email delivery
• LemonSqueezy - Payment processing
• Amazon - Kindle document delivery

Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

14. 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 "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@readbetter.io