Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EchoRead ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered book translation platform.

By using EchoRead, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and native language preference
• Profile Data: User settings, language preferences, and account configurations
• Authentication Data: Login credentials and session information

Usage Information

• Translation History: Books uploaded, translations requested, and language pairs used
• Reading Activity: Pages read, translation interactions, and feature usage
• Platform Usage: Time spent in app, features accessed, and user preferences
• Token Usage: AI translation consumption for account management purposes

Technical Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, pages viewed, and error logs
• Cookies: Authentication cookies and session management data

3. How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide AI-powered book translations and language learning features
• Account Management: To create, maintain, and secure your user account
• Personalization: To customize your experience based on language preferences and usage patterns
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our translation algorithms
• Technical Support: To provide customer support and troubleshoot technical issues
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Your Content and Books

• Your uploaded books remain private and are only visible to your account
• We do not analyze or use your book content for training our AI models
• Translation data is processed securely and temporarily for service provision
• You retain all rights to your uploaded content
• You can delete your books and translations at any time

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• User location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources and referral information

This data is anonymized and aggregated. Google Analytics does not access your personal account information or book content.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (like OpenAI for translations) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of EchoRead, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure Hosting: Data stored on secure, regularly monitored servers
• Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated and monitored

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Usage Data: Aggregated usage data may be retained for analytics and service improvement
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and account
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

EchoRead is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Through the support channels available in the EchoRead application
• By email: contact@sergedevs.com

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.