Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026  ·  Effective date: January 2026

ReadToLoud ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS and macOS applications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Audio and documents you provide: Files you import, record, or scan within the app. These are processed locally on your device or, for AI analysis features, sent to our AI processing partners.
• Usage data: Anonymous crash reports and performance metrics to help improve the app.
• Purchase information: Handled exclusively by Apple's App Store or in-app purchase infrastructure. We do not store your payment details.
• iCloud data: If you enable iCloud sync, your app data is stored in your personal iCloud account under your Apple ID.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the app's functionality.
• To process AI-powered features (transcription, translation, legal analysis) via secure API calls.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To improve our products and services based on aggregated, anonymous usage patterns.

3. AI Processing and Third-Party Services

Certain features (AI Legal Assistant, transcription, translation) send data to third-party AI providers. This data is:

• Transmitted over encrypted (TLS) connections.
• Used solely to generate the requested output and not used for training AI models without consent.
• Not permanently stored by our AI provider partners beyond the duration necessary to fulfil the request.

4. Data Storage and Security

Most processing occurs on-device. When cloud processing is required, data is transmitted using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Children's Privacy

ReadToLoud is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]