TL;DR: RetroReader respects your privacy. We don't collect your personal data, don't track you, and don't sell your information. Your documents and bookmarks stay on your device.
Introduction
RetroReader ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles your data and respects your privacy rights.
RetroReader is designed as a local-first application that prioritizes your privacy and data security. We believe your reading habits and documents should remain private to you.
Information We Don't Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal information or reading content.
Specifically, we do not collect:
- Your documents, texts, or PDFs that you import into the app
- Your bookmarks, reading progress, or favorites
- Your reading history or usage patterns
- Your personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Your device's unique identifiers or advertising IDs
- Your location data
- Your contact list or other device data
How Your Data Is Stored
All your data in RetroReader is stored locally on your device:
- Documents: Any text files or PDFs you import are processed and stored locally on your device
- Bookmarks: Your saved sentences and bookmarks are stored in your device's local storage
- Preferences: Your app settings and preferences are saved locally
- Reading Progress: Your current reading position is maintained locally
None of this information is transmitted to our servers or any third-party services.
App Functionality
RetroReader provides the following core functions entirely on your device:
- Converting PDF files to text format for sentence-by-sentence reading
- Displaying text in a retro Game Boy-style interface
- Managing bookmarks and favorites
- Generating shareable quote images
- Saving your reading progress and preferences
Third-Party Services
RetroReader may use the following third-party services solely for app functionality:
- App Store/Google Play: For app distribution and updates
- Operating System APIs: For file access, sharing, and basic device functions
These services operate according to their own privacy policies. We do not control how these third-party services handle data.
Sharing Your Content
When you use RetroReader's sharing feature to create quote images:
- Images are generated locally on your device
- You choose what to share and where to share it
- We do not have access to what you share or where you share it
- Sharing is handled by your device's built-in sharing capabilities
Data Security
Since all your data remains on your device:
- Your data is protected by your device's security measures
- We recommend keeping your device updated and secured
- We cannot access your data even if we wanted to
- Your data cannot be compromised by a data breach on our servers (because we don't have servers storing your data)
Children's Privacy
RetroReader does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect data, we comply with children's privacy protection laws by design.
International Users
RetroReader can be used worldwide. Since we don't collect or transmit your personal data, there are no international data transfer concerns. Your data stays on your device regardless of your location.
Your Rights
Since we don't collect your personal data, traditional data rights (like data portability, deletion requests, etc.) don't apply in the usual sense. However:
- You have complete control over your data since it's stored locally
- You can delete the app to remove all associated data
- You can clear app data through your device settings
- You control what documents you import and what you bookmark
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the app
- Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance
App Permissions
RetroReader may request the following permissions solely for functionality:
- Storage Access: To read text files and PDFs you choose to import
- Photo Library Access: To save generated quote images to your device
- Share Sheet Access: To share quote images through your device's sharing options
These permissions are used only for their stated purposes and do not result in data collection.