📱 Privacy at a Glance
Your reading data is private. The app works offline by default. Cloud sync is optional and only enabled when you sign in with an email account. We collect minimal analytics to improve the app experience, and you can delete your data at any time.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device
The following data is stored only on your device and is never automatically transmitted to our servers:
- Reading Progress: Your current chapter and reading position
- Bookmarks: Chapters and passages you've bookmarked
- Preferences: App settings (font size, theme, language, etc.)
- Highlights & Notes: Text you've highlighted or annotated (when not signed in)
1.2 Data Stored in the Cloud (Optional)
If you choose to sign in with an email account, the following data is synchronized to our secure Firebase servers:
- Account Information: Email address and unique user ID
- Highlights & Notes: Your text highlights and personal notes across chapters
- Reading Progress: Current chapter and reading position for cross-device sync
Note: Cloud sync is entirely optional. You can use the app without signing in, and all your data will remain local to your device.
1.3 Analytics Data
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the app. This helps us improve features and fix issues. Analytics data collected includes:
- App Usage: When you open the app, which screens you visit
- Reading Behavior: Which chapters you start reading (but not the content of your reading)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Sign-In Events: When users sign in or sign out (method used, e.g., email or Google)
Important: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track personal reading content, specific text you read, or link your reading habits to your identity.
1.4 Data We Do NOT Collect
- Your actual reading content or specific text passages you read
- Your personal notes or highlights content (for analytics purposes)
- Your location data
- Contacts, photos, or other device data unrelated to the app
- Payment information (the app is free with no in-app purchases)
1.5 AI Features
The app offers AI-powered Q&A about chapter content using Google Gemini (via Firebase AI). When you use this feature:
- The relevant chapter text and your question are sent to Google Gemini for processing
- We do not store your AI conversations on our servers
- Google may process this data according to their Gemini API Terms of Service
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To provide reading progress tracking, bookmarks, and highlights
- Cloud Sync: To synchronize your data across devices when you sign in
- Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve the reading experience
- Support: To respond to your feedback and support requests
We do NOT use your data for:
- Advertising or marketing purposes
- Selling to third parties
- Training AI models on your personal notes or reading habits
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
Data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's security mechanisms (encryption, passcode, biometrics). We use industry-standard local storage libraries (Hive) to securely persist your data.
3.2 Cloud Storage
If you sign in, your data is stored on Google Firebase, which provides enterprise-grade security:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Access Control: Only you can access your data using Firebase authentication
- Location: Firebase servers are located in secure data centers (primarily US-based)
- Compliance: Firebase complies with GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 standards
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
4.1 Firebase (Google)
4.2 In-App Review
We use platform-native APIs (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) to request app ratings. These APIs are managed by Apple/Google and subject to their privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may disclose data only in these limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
- Service Providers: Firebase/Google as our infrastructure provider
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Data Access
You can access all your data within the app:
- View highlights and notes in the "All Highlights & Notes" screen
- View reading progress in the table of contents
6.2 Data Deletion
You have full control over your data:
- Delete Highlights/Notes: Use the "Clear All" button in the Highlights screen
- Delete Local Data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Delete Cloud Data: Sign in and delete your account in Preferences, or contact us at studio.peach.go@gmail.com
6.3 Data Portability
To export your data, contact us at studio.peach.go@gmail.com. We will provide your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) within 30 days.
6.4 Opt-Out of Analytics
Analytics are essential for improving the app and cannot be disabled. However, all analytics data is anonymized and does not contain personally identifiable information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for reading classical Chinese literature and is intended for users of all ages. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. International Users
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States where Firebase servers are located. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via an in-app message for significant changes
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
📱 隐私概览
您的阅读数据是私密的。应用默认离线工作。云同步是可选的，仅在您使用电子邮件帐户登录时启用。我们收集最少的分析数据以改善应用体验，您可以随时删除您的数据。
1. 我们收集的信息
1.1 本地存储在您设备上的数据
以下数据仅存储在您的设备上，永远不会自动传输到我们的服务器：
- 阅读进度：您当前的章节和阅读位置
- 书签：您已加书签的章节和段落
- 偏好设置：应用设置（字体大小、主题、语言等）
- 标注与笔记：您标注或注释的文本（未登录时）
1.2 云端存储的数据（可选）
如果您选择使用电子邮件帐户登录，以下数据将同步到我们的安全 Firebase 服务器：
- 帐户信息：电子邮件地址和唯一用户 ID
- 标注与笔记：您跨章节的文本标注和个人笔记
- 阅读进度：当前章节和阅读位置，用于跨设备同步
注意：云同步完全可选。您可以在不登录的情况下使用应用，所有数据都将保留在您的设备本地。
1.3 分析数据
我们使用 Firebase Analytics 了解用户如何与应用互动。这帮助我们改进功能和修复问题。收集的分析数据包括：
- 应用使用：您何时打开应用、访问哪些屏幕
- 阅读行为：您开始阅读哪些章节（但不包括您阅读的内容）
- 设备信息：设备类型、操作系统、应用版本
- 登录事件：用户何时登录或退出（使用的方法，例如电子邮件或 Google）
重要：分析数据是匿名且聚合的。我们不跟踪个人阅读内容、您阅读的具体文本或将您的阅读习惯与您的身份关联。
1.4 我们不收集的数据
- 您的实际阅读内容或您阅读的具体文本段落
- 您的个人笔记或标注内容（用于分析目的）
- 您的位置数据
- 联系人、照片或其他与应用无关的设备数据
- 支付信息（应用免费且无应用内购买）
1.5 AI 功能
应用提供由 Google Gemini（通过 Firebase AI）驱动的章节内容 AI 问答功能。当您使用此功能时：
- 相关章节文本和您的问题会发送到 Google Gemini 进行处理
- 我们不会在我们的服务器上存储您的 AI 对话
- Google 可能会根据其 Gemini API 服务条款处理此数据
2. 我们如何使用您的信息
我们将收集的信息用于以下目的：
- 应用功能：提供阅读进度跟踪、书签和标注功能
- 云同步：在您登录时跨设备同步您的数据
- 分析：了解应用使用模式并改善阅读体验
- 支持：回复您的反馈和支持请求
我们不将您的数据用于：
- 广告或营销目的
- 向第三方出售
- 在您的个人笔记或阅读习惯上训练 AI 模型
3. 数据存储和安全
3.1 本地存储
存储在您设备本地的数据受设备安全机制（加密、密码、生物识别）保护。我们使用行业标准的本地存储库（Hive）安全地持久化您的数据。
3.2 云存储
如果您登录，您的数据将存储在 Google Firebase 上，该服务提供企业级安全性：
- 加密：所有数据在传输中（HTTPS/TLS）和静态状态下都经过加密
- 访问控制：只有您可以使用 Firebase 身份验证访问您的数据
- 位置：Firebase 服务器位于安全的数据中心（主要在美国）
- 合规性：Firebase 符合 GDPR、SOC 2 和 ISO 27001 标准
4. 第三方服务
我们使用以下可能收集数据的第三方服务：
4.1 Firebase（Google）
4.2 应用内评价
我们使用平台原生 API（Apple App Store、Google Play 商店）请求应用评分。这些 API 由 Apple/Google 管理，并受其隐私政策约束。
5. 数据共享和披露
我们不出售、出租或与第三方共享您的个人数据用于营销目的。
我们仅在以下有限情况下披露数据：
- 法律要求：如法律、法院命令或政府要求
- 服务提供商：Firebase/Google 作为我们的基础设施提供商
- 安全：保护我们用户的权利、财产或安全
6. 您的权利和选择
6.1 数据访问
您可以在应用内访问所有数据：
- 在"所有标注与笔记"屏幕中查看标注和笔记
- 在目录中查看阅读进度
6.2 数据删除
您可以完全控制您的数据：
6.3 数据可移植性
要导出您的数据，请通过 studio.peach.go@gmail.com 联系我们。我们将在 30 天内以机器可读格式（JSON）提供您的数据。
6.4 选择退出分析
分析对于改进应用至关重要，无法禁用。但是，所有分析数据都是匿名的，不包含个人身份信息。
7. 儿童隐私
我们的应用不会故意收集 13 岁以下儿童的个人信息。该应用专为阅读中国古典文学而设计，适用于所有年龄段的用户。如果您认为 13 岁以下的儿童向我们提供了个人信息，请立即联系我们。
8. 国际用户
如果您位于美国境外，请注意您的数据可能会被传输到美国并在那里处理，Firebase 服务器位于美国。使用应用即表示您同意此传输。
9. 本隐私政策的变更
我们可能会不时更新本隐私政策。当我们这样做时，我们将：
- 更新本页顶部的"最后更新"日期
- 对于重大变更，通过应用内消息通知您
变更后继续使用应用即表示接受更新后的政策。
10. 联系我们
如果您对隐私或本政策有疑问、担忧或请求，请联系我们：
我们力求在 7 个工作日内回复所有查询。