Effective Date: March 13, 2026
Shelfy Reader ("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 Android ebook reader application ("the App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Book Files: Ebook files (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, and other supported formats) that you import into the App. These files are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
- Reading Preferences: Settings such as font size, theme, brightness, and bookmarks that you configure within the App. These are stored locally on your device.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as device model, operating system version, and app version for the purpose of ensuring compatibility and improving the App.
- Crash Reports: In the event of an app crash, anonymous crash data may be collected to help us identify and fix bugs. This data does not contain personally identifiable information.
We do NOT collect: Your name, email address, phone number, location data, contacts, or any other personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., when contacting support).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the App's core ebook reading functionality
- To improve app performance, stability, and user experience
- To diagnose technical issues and fix bugs
- To understand general usage patterns (in aggregate, anonymized form)
3. Data Storage and Security
- All your ebook files, bookmarks, highlights, annotations, and reading progress are stored locally on your device.
- We do not operate cloud storage or sync services for your reading data.
- We implement reasonable technical measures to ensure that any data transmitted from the App (such as crash reports) is handled securely.
4. Third-Party Services
The App may use the following third-party services:
- Google Play Services: Required for app distribution and updates through the Google Play Store. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Crash Reporting Tools: We may use third-party crash reporting services (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics) that collect anonymous crash data. These services have their own privacy policies.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
5. Permissions
The App may request the following device permissions:
- Storage Access: To read ebook files from your device storage and save reading progress.
- Internet Access: For crash reporting and checking for app updates (if applicable).
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: All your data is stored on your device and is fully accessible to you at all times.
- Delete: You can delete all app data by clearing the App's data in your device settings or by uninstalling the App.
- Opt-out: You can disable crash reporting by turning off the relevant setting in the App (if available) or by restricting the App's internet access through your device settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: beniamin@pantiru.com