Privacy Policy of Read Legend

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Legend Innova LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use the Read Legend mobile application and website.

By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. WHO WE ARE

This Privacy Policy applies to Legend Innova LLC.
info@readlegend.com

2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Policy applies to:

• The Read Legend mobile application.

• The Read Legend web app.

Language Support: The Service is available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Stories may be generated in up to 15 languages, with plans to expand.

In case of discrepancies, the English version of this Privacy Policy shall prevail.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), email verification status, account creation and last login timestamps.

Child Profiles (created by parent or guardian): Nickname, birth year (for age-appropriate content recommendations), gender preference (optional), reading level preference.

Custom Inputs: Themes, topics, tones, and custom story options for AI story generation (up to 100 characters each).

Payment Information:
For web-based payments: payment info processed via a secure payment provider (e.g., Stripe); we do not store complete card details.
For mobile app payments: payments processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store; we do not access or store card info.

3.2 Usage Data and Preferences

• App language and story language preferences

• Dark mode setting (if used)

• Notification preferences (if used)

• Story progress and history: Themes, topics, tones for AI story generation, story titles, chapter progress, interactive choices, conversation history

• Library data: created stories, reading history, organization into sagas/series

3.3 Device and Technical Data

• Device type and OS (iOS, Android, web)

• Device language settings

• App version and build info

• Network connectivity status

• Error logs (development mode only)

No persistent collection of: device ID, advertising ID, or location data unless explicitly requested and permitted by you.

3.4 Data from Third-Party Authentication

If you log in via Google, Apple, or Facebook, we may receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services.

3.5 Additional Data Categories

As new features are added, we may collect additional categories of data. In such cases, we will provide notice and obtain consent where required.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize the Service

• Generate AI-powered stories and images based on your preferences

• Maintain reading progress and history across devices

• Process payments and manage subscriptions

• Improve our services and develop new features

• Communicate with you about your account and updates

• Comply with legal obligations

• Support future community features

AI-Specific Use: Your inputs and preferences are processed via our servers and shared with trusted AI service providers to generate stories and images. These services only receive necessary data to perform the requested function.

AI-generated content and images are provided as creative tools and may not always be accurate. Users are responsible for reviewing content before using it for any purpose.

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

• AI content generation services

• Cloud hosting (Firebase/Google Cloud)

• Payment processors (Apple/Google/Stripe)

• Authentication services (Google/Apple/Facebook)

• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, including:

• In response to valid legal requests

• To protect our rights, property, or safety

• To investigate fraud or security issues

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5.4 What We Do NOT Do

• We do not sell your personal data to third parties

• We do not share your data for advertising or marketing purposes by third parties

• We do not provide your story content to other users without your consent

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy:

6.1 Account Data

• Active accounts: retained while the account remains active

• Inactive accounts: deleted after 3 years of inactivity

• Upon account deletion: data removed within 30 days

6.2 Story and Usage Data

• Story content: retained while the account is active

• Usage analytics: aggregated and anonymized after 2 years

• Error logs: deleted after 90 days

6.3 Payment Data

• Transaction records: retained for 7 years for legal compliance

• Payment card details: not stored by us

6.4 Legal Obligations

Some data may be retained longer when required by law, regulation, or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

7.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Secure authentication mechanisms

• Regular security assessments

• Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)

7.2 Organizational Measures

• Employee training on data protection

• Need-to-know access controls

• Regular review of security practices

• Incident response procedures

7.3 Limitations

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our safeguards.

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Our Service operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence:

8.1 Data Transfer Locations

• United States (primary processing)

• Countries where our service providers operate

• Countries where our cloud infrastructure is located

8.2 Protection Measures

When transferring data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

• Adherence to applicable data protection laws

• Contractual safeguards with service providers

• Use of trusted cloud providers with robust security measures

8.3 Your Consent

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

9.1 Parent-Managed Accounts

Read Legend is designed so that parents and guardians manage their children’s experience. Only adults (18 years or older, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction) may create accounts.

• Children do not create accounts or provide personal information directly to us

• Parents and guardians create and manage child profiles within their own account

• By creating a child profile, the parent or guardian provides verifiable parental consent for the collection and use of their child’s information as described in this Privacy Policy

• We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13

9.2 Information Collected for Child Profiles

When a parent or guardian creates a child profile, we collect only the information necessary to provide the Service:

• Nickname

• Birth year (for age-appropriate content)

• Gender preference (optional)

• Reading level preference

• Story preferences, progress, and history

We do not collect contact information, precise location data, or any other personal information directly from children.

9.3 Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review their child’s information

• Edit or delete their child’s profile

• Refuse further collection of their child’s information

• Request full deletion of their child’s data by contacting info@readlegend.com

To exercise these rights, parents can manage profiles directly within the app or contact us at info@readlegend.com.

9.4 COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not collect personal information directly from children under 13

• All child data is managed by the parent or guardian

• We collect only the minimum information necessary

• We do not use children’s data for behavioral advertising

• Parents can review, modify, or delete their child’s information at any time

9.5 Content Safety

• AI-generated content is filtered for age-appropriateness

• We recommend parental review of generated content

• Parents are encouraged to supervise custom story inputs

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to certain uses of your data

• Data portability

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You can manage many of these rights through your app settings or by contacting us at: info@readlegend.com

11. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:

• Ensure core functionality

• Personalize your experience

• Analyze website traffic

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Advertising: We do not use your personal data for targeted advertising or profiling.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or website.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. CONTACT US

Legend Innova LLC.

info@readlegend.com

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