Privacy Policy
Welcome to Staread !
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Your privacy and trust are very important to us, and it is our commitment to being transparent about the use of collected information.This policy applies to the Staread apps, websites, sites, and related services and contents we provide (collectively, " Staread " or “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Registration Information
When you register for an account, we collect basic information such as your username and account credentials.
If you access or login to a This software Service through a social media service or connect a This software Service to a social media service, the information we collect may also include your user name and/or profile picture associated with that social media service, any information or content you have permitted the social media service to share with us, such as your profile picture, and any information you have made public in connection with that social media service. When you access the This software Services through social media services or when you connect a This software Service to social media services, you are authorizing This software to collect, store, and use such information and content in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1.2 Device and Usage Information
We automatically collect data about your device and how you use our services, including:
l Device Information: Such as device type, Device ID, device brand and operating system
l The data that your device links to the Internet, including your IP address
l App usage statistics (e.g., features used, time spent, reading history)
l The purchase you do in the app
l The content you create in the app (e.g., comments)
1.3 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including Facebook, Google, Firebase, Appsfly and Mob, which may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US
Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy#examples-end-user-data-processed-by-firebase
Mob: https://www.mob.co.uk/privacy-policy
Appsfly: https://www.appsflyer.com/legal/services-privacy-policy/
1.4 Data under special protection
You may also voluntarily provide additional information, including your age, gender, address, or email. Certain types of this information may be granted extra legal protections depending on the laws of your country or region. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
l Provide and maintain our services
l Improve app performance and user experience
l Process subscriptions and payments
l Personalize content and recommendations
l Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will never sell your personal data to anyone. We also require our partners and third parties to follow strict rules about how they may use or share the data we provide.
Specifically, we may share data with the following parties:
l Third-party service providers who help us operate and improve Staread, enabling us to provide services to readers worldwide.
l Our affiliates, subsidiaries, or corporate group members to enhance and optimize Staread’s performance and user experience.
l Law enforcement, government agencies, or regulatory authorities when required by law.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that any third party handling your data adheres to strict privacy and security standards.
4. Deleting Your Personal Data
If you want to remove your personal data, you have the following options:
4.1 Delete specific personal data
Staread provides tools to help you remove certain personal data. For example, you can:
l Remove books from your shelf using the Delete button
l Delete your comments by clicking Delete. Once deleted, this data will no longer be visible to other users.
4.2 Permanently delete your account
You can permanently delete your account by opening the app, navigating to Profile >Log out, or by contacting us at
service@stareadapp.com to request account deletion.
Please noticed that once your account is deleted:
We will no longer provide you with products or services. Your personal data will be removed, except where retention is required by law.
Your account, reading history, subscription information, unlocked chapters, and top-up balances will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is securely removed and your privacy is protected.
5. Your Rights & Your Choices
5.1 Your Rights
Access & Correction: You have the right to access, review, update, and correct inaccuracies in your personal information in our custody and control, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law. You may request access, updates to and corrections of inaccuracies in your personal information by emailing to us at the contact information set out below. We may request certain personal information for the purposes of verifying the identity of the individual seeking access to his/her personal information records.
Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. Please note that deletion may take effect within a reasonable period.
5.2 Your Choices
People have different personal privacy concerns. Our goal is to be clear about what information we collect, so that you can make meaningful choices about how it is used.
Here are some of your choices related to personal privacy:
l You can provide, edit, or remove certain information from your public profile by editing your profile. You may also change or correct your account information through your account settings.
l You may set your browser to block all cookies, including cookies associated with our services, or to indicate when a cookie is being set by us. However, it is important to remember that many of our services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled.
l Be aware that any personal information that you choose to share in public spaces such as comments or profile pages can be read, collected, or used by others, or could be used to send unsolicited messages to you. You are responsible for the personal information that you choose to post in public spaces through the Services.
l If your personal information is wrong, we strive to give you ways to update it quickly or to remove it — unless we are required to retain that information for legitimate business or legal purposes. When updating your personal information, we may ask you to verify your identity before we can act on your request.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Children’s Privacy
Children under 13 are not permitted to use Staread, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their use of our services.If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately using the details below so that we can delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted within the app and the effective date will be revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [service@stareadapp.com]
Website: [https://www.stareadapp.com/privacy.html]