Last Updated: September 23, 2024 At BlitzRead, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access our services through BlitzRead.com (the “Site”) or via our mobile applications. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide you with access to BlitzRead’s services, we collect the following personal information during registration and usage:
- Username: Used for identification within the BlitzRead platform.
- Email Address: Collected via the registration form or through Google authentication. Your email is essential for system communications and sending you relevant newsletters.
- Password: We require a password for account creation and security purposes (this is encrypted and not visible to us).
In addition, if you choose to sign up via Google authentication, we collect your Google-associated email address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- System Communications: To send you important system messages, such as account notifications, password resets, and other essential information related to your use of BlitzRead.
- Newsletters: We send newsletters to keep you informed about the books you’ve listened to and to suggest books from the same category that you may enjoy. These newsletters may include affiliate links to authorized distributors where you can purchase books or other related content.
- Improving Services: To analyze user interactions with our services and improve the overall user experience.
3. Affiliate Links
As part of our services, pages and newsletters may contain affiliate links to authorized retailers where you can purchase the books discussed in our audio summaries. If you purchase through these links, BlitzRead may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate links are clearly disclosed in our communications.
4. Data Protection and Security
BlitzRead takes the security of your personal data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive information such as passwords. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continually to improve our security protocols.
5. Third-Party Access
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to keep this information confidential. In specific cases, we may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
6. Cookies and Tracking
BlitzRead may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site and understand user behavior. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and optimize our services. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our services.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@blitzread.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
BlitzRead does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from someone under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
BlitzRead reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) or by placing a prominent notice on our Site. Continued use of the Site after any changes to the policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: hello@blitzread.com