Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices when using the LibriVox App, including our website and mobile applications.

By using the service, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect a few types of information depending on how you use the service.

Information you provide

• Account information, such as your email address if you sign in
• Reviews, ratings, and book lists you create
• These may be visible to other users

Usage information

• What books you browse, play, or interact with
• App activity, such as features used and session activity

Device and technical information

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• IP address and general location, such as country or region
• Device identifiers, such as advertising IDs

Analytics and diagnostics

We use tools like Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to:

• Understand how the app is used
• Diagnose crashes and performance issues

Advertising data

We work with advertising partners such as Google AdMob and Adswizz, which may collect:

• Device identifiers, such as advertising IDs
• Information about your interactions with ads
• General usage data to support ad delivery and measurement

Email engagement

If you receive emails from us, we may collect:

• Whether you open emails
• Links you click

3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the service
• Personalize your experience, such as recommendations and notifications
• Improve the app and fix issues
• Show ads, which may be personalized depending on your settings and consent
• Send occasional marketing emails

4. Advertising and Personalization

We use third-party advertising partners to show ads in the app.

These partners may use:

• Device identifiers
• Usage data
• Cookies or similar technologies

to provide interest-based (personalized) advertising.

Your choices

In some regions, we provide in-app privacy controls that allow you to manage your consent for personalized ads.

If available, you can find these controls here:

Settings → About → Privacy options

These options are shown only when required by applicable laws and regulations.

You may also be able to limit ad personalization through your device settings, such as iOS or Android privacy settings, though these controls vary by device and may not fully disable all personalized advertising.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.

We may share information with:

• Service providers, such as analytics, hosting, email, and advertising partners
• Partners who help us operate and improve the service
• Authorities, if required by law

These parties are only given access to the information needed to perform their services.

6. Data Storage and Security

We store data using secure systems, including Google Cloud infrastructure.

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed to operate the service.

• Account data may be retained while your account is active
• Some data may persist in backups or logs for a limited time

We do not store payment card information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing your data
• Correcting your data
• Deleting your data
• Objecting to certain uses

To make a request, contact us at support@bookdesign.biz.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

The service is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have done so, we will delete the information.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The service may include links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make changes, we will update the date above. Continued use of the service means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

support@bookdesign.biz