1. Introduction

Welcome to ReadVortex ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our app and website.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our app, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, or login credentials (if you create an account).
• Saved Content: Links, articles, or text you choose to save for later reading.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the app (e.g., features used, time spent).
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and general location (non-identifiable).
• Purchases: Subscription and purchase history (via our partner RevenueCat) to enable premium features.
• Diagnostics: Crash logs, error reports, and performance data (via our partner Sentry) to improve app stability and performance.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial, health, or government ID information. Payment details (e.g., credit card numbers) are processed directly by Apple through the App Store and are never accessible to us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Sync your saved items across devices.
• Manage subscriptions and purchases (via RevenueCat).
• Monitor crashes and app performance (via Sentry).
• Communicate important updates or support messages.
• Analyze trends and usage to improve functionality.
• Ensure security and prevent abuse.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers:
• RevenueCat (to process subscriptions and purchases).
• Sentry (to collect crash and performance diagnostics).
• Other infrastructure providers (e.g., hosting, storage, analytics) to operate our services.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

We never sell or rent your data to advertisers.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, store preferences, and analyze traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (such as encryption, secure servers, and access controls) to protect your data. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of certain data processing (e.g., analytics).
• Request data portability.

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

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