Privacy Statement
Updated Apr 1, 2026, 2:34 p.m.
Reads.me (“Service”) is operated by D.AT Analytics LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located in Durham, North Carolina.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Account information (e.g., name, email)
- Audio recordings and transcripts
- Photos and images you upload
- Written content and autobiographical material
- Communications with us
B. Information from OAuth Providers
If you sign in using third-party services (e.g., Google, Apple):
We may receive:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile identifier
We do not receive your password from these providers.
Your use of those services is also governed by their privacy policies.
C. Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (OS, device type)
- Log data (IP address, timestamps)
- Usage data (features used, session duration)
- Diagnostics and crash reports
D. Payment Information
If you purchase through:
- Apple App Store or Google Play → payments are handled entirely by them
- We do not receive full payment details (e.g., credit card numbers)
If we later support direct payments, we may receive limited billing information such as:
- Name
- Billing email
- Transaction metadata
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Generate AI-based content
- Process and analyze photos and other uploaded content
- Improve features and performance
- Personalize user experience
- Provide customer support
- Monitor usage and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. AI Processing and Content Use
Your content (including audio, text, and photos) may be:
- Processed by AI systems to generate outputs
- Used to improve system performance
- Analyzed to enhance features
We may use:
- Aggregated data
- Anonymized data
- Derived insights
We do not intentionally use your identifiable personal content for public distribution without your consent.
4. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
A. Service Providers
Including:
- Cloud hosting providers
- AI service providers
- Analytics tools
These providers process data on our behalf.
B. OAuth Providers
When you sign in via third-party services, limited data may be exchanged as required for authentication.
C. Payment Platforms
- Apple (App Store)
- Google (Google Play)
They handle all billing and related data.
D. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
- Protect rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or abuse
E. Business Transfers
If we are acquired or merged, user data may be transferred.
5. Data Retention
We retain data:
- As long as your account is active
- As needed to provide the Service
- As required for legal or operational purposes
We may retain anonymized data indefinitely.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data
Account Deletion
You may request account deletion by contacting us at support@reads.me.
We will delete your data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data.
However:
- No system is completely secure
- We cannot guarantee absolute security
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may include links to third-party services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Analytics and Tracking
We may use analytics tools to understand usage patterns.
This may include:
- Aggregated usage data
- Device and interaction data
We do not use tracking for third-party advertising at this time.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
D.AT Analytics LLC Durham, North Carolina support@reads.me