Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AdaptiRead ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

All data is stored locally on your device using Core Data and includes:

• Language Preferences: Your native language and learning language selections
• Learning Settings: Difficulty level, topic interests, and learning goals
• User Content: Articles you generate, vocabulary lists, and reading progress
• Learning Statistics: Reading time, completion rates, and progress tracking

2.2 Data Synced to Your Personal iCloud

Your data is automatically synced to your personal iCloud account (not ours) for cross-device access:

• Learning progress and statistics
• Generated articles and vocabulary
• App settings and preferences

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Biometric data
• Audio recordings (text-to-speech is processed locally)
• Browsing history or other app usage
• Analytics or usage tracking
• Any data transmitted to external servers

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data Processing

All data processing happens locally on your device:

• Article Generation: Uses iOS 26's built-in AI models on your device
• Progress Tracking: Calculated and stored locally
• Text-to-Speech: Processed locally using iOS system capabilities
• Data Sync: Synced to your personal iCloud account only

3.2 No External Data Transmission

AdaptiRead does not transmit any data to external servers or third parties. The app works completely offline and all processing is done locally.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using Core Data, including:

• Generated articles and reading history
• Vocabulary lists and progress
• Learning statistics and achievements
• App settings and preferences

4.2 Your Personal iCloud Synchronization

Your learning data is synchronized across your devices using your personal iCloud account, which provides:

• End-to-end encryption for data in transit
• Secure storage in Apple's data centers (under your account)
• Automatic backup and recovery
• Complete control over your data

4.3 Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Data access is restricted to necessary app functions
• Regular Updates: We regularly update security measures
• No Third-Party Access: We do not share data with third parties

5. Information Sharing

5.1 Limited Sharing Scenarios

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal process
• Safety: To protect the safety of users or the public
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice)

5.2 Apple Services Used

Our app uses the following Apple services (all processed locally):

• Your Personal iCloud: For data synchronization (subject to Apple's privacy policy)
• iOS 26 Built-in AI Models: For AI article generation (processed locally on your device)
• iOS Text-to-Speech: For pronunciation features (processed locally on your device)

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access your learning progress in the Statistics tab
• Export Data: Use the app's export features to download your data
• Delete Data: Clear your learning history and vocabulary lists
• Disable Sync: Turn off iCloud synchronization in app settings

6.2 Privacy Controls

• Language Settings: Change your language preferences anytime
• Topic Selection: Modify your interest topics
• Difficulty Adjustment: Adjust learning difficulty levels
• Voice Settings: Customize text-to-speech preferences

6.3 Data Deletion

You can delete your data by:

• Clearing app data in iOS Settings
• Disabling iCloud sync and deleting local data
• Uninstalling the app (removes all local data)

7. Children's Privacy

AdaptiRead is designed to be safe for users of all ages. We do not:

• Collect any personal information from anyone
• Require account creation or personal details
• Include social features or user-generated content
• Display advertisements or track users
• Transmit any data to external servers

All data remains on the user's device and in their personal iCloud account. Parents can monitor their children's learning progress through the app's built-in statistics and can control all app settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will notify you through the app or our website
• Significant changes will be highlighted
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes
• You can always review the current policy on our website

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: