Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how justRead ("us", "we", or "our") collects, uses, and handles your data when you use our justRead app and website ("Service").

1. Information Collection and Use

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal personal information necessary to provide and improve our Service:

Email Address

Collected via Sender when you sign up for our waitlist. This is used solely for waitlist management and product updates.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized website usage data through PostHog to understand how users interact with our Service and identify areas for improvement. All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to any individual user.

In-App Analytics

On our mobile app, we use PostHog and Adapty to track feature usage, subscriptions, and user engagement metrics. Users of the mobile app have the option to opt out from analytics collection at any time through the app settings.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies (Web)

Our website uses PostHog analytics, which sets cookies and similar technologies only to understand how the site is used and to improve our services. These cookies are not used for advertising or tracking you across other websites.

Cookie Details:

• Cookie Type: First-party cookies only
• Purpose: Analytics, site performance tracking, and user experience improvement
• Scope: PostHog analytics collection only

No Third-Party Tracking

We do not use third-party tracking services, retargeting cookies, or invasive tracking techniques that follow you across the internet.

Cookie Consent

PostHog collects this data with your continued use of the website. No cookies are placed for advertising purposes.

Browser Settings

You may choose to refuse cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of our website.

3. Third-Party Services

PostHog (Web & App Analytics)

We use PostHog to collect anonymized usage data across both our mobile app and website. This includes:

• Feature interactions and user behavior patterns
• App/website performance metrics
• General usage statistics

PostHog processes this data according to their Privacy Policy. PostHog uses first-party cookies only and does not employ third-party tracking or retargeting.

Adapty (Mobile App Subscription Management)

Our mobile app uses Adapty for subscription management and analytics. Adapty collects:

• Subscription status and renewal information
• In-app purchase events
• User engagement metrics

Adapty processes this data according to their Privacy Policy.

Analytics Opt-Out: Users can opt out from analytics collection in the mobile app settings at any time.

Sender (Email Waitlist)

We use Sender to manage our waitlist email communications. When you provide your email:

• Your email address is stored securely in Sender
• We send you product updates and waitlist notifications
• You can unsubscribe at any time from our emails

Sender processes this data according to their Privacy Policy.

4. Use of Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Improvement: Analytics help us understand user behavior and improve app features and performance
• Waitlist Management: Email addresses are used to keep you informed about product launches and updates
• Subscription Management: Adapty data helps us manage subscriptions and provide proper in-app purchase experiences
• Product Development: Anonymized usage patterns inform our development roadmap and feature prioritization
• Technical Support: We may use data to diagnose and fix technical issues

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

Consent

Your email address is processed with your explicit consent when you sign up for our waitlist. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting support@justread.app.

Legitimate Interests

We process anonymized analytics data based on our legitimate interest in improving our Service and understanding user needs.

Contract Performance

Subscription data processed through Adapty is necessary to fulfill our contract with you for providing the app and managing your subscription.

6. Data Anonymization

All analytics data collected through PostHog and Adapty is anonymized. We do not create profiles that can identify individual users. Your email address in Sender is the only personally identifiable information we collect, and it is only used for waitlist and product update communications.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share data only with the third-party services necessary for operating our Service:

• PostHog: Receives anonymized analytics data
• Adapty: Receives subscription and engagement data
• Sender: Receives your email address only for waitlist management

These third parties are contractually bound to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All communications with our servers use SSL/TLS encryption.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

10. Data Retention

• Analytics Data: Anonymized analytics data is retained for as long as necessary to improve our Service
• Email Addresses: We retain your email address as long as you remain on our waitlist or are an active user. You can request deletion at any time
• Subscription Data: Adapty retains subscription information according to their data retention policies

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your email from our systems
• Marketing Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link in every email)
• Analytics Opt-Out (Mobile): Disable analytics collection in the mobile app settings
• Information Request: Request information about how your data is processed
• Lodge Complaint: If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@justread.app.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. PostHog and other service providers comply with international data protection standards, including the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses, where applicable.

13. Scope and Applicable Laws

This Privacy Policy complies with the following regulations:

• GDPR (European Union, United Kingdom, and Switzerland)
• CCPA/CPRA (California residents)
• Applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. For more information, please contact us at support@justread.app.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of our Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: support@justread.app