Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ReadForPay (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the ReadForPay platform at readforpay.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

By creating an account or using ReadForPay, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Full name and email address
• Phone number (used for account verification)
• Amazon profile URL
• Language preferences

Payment Information

• Bank name, bank account CCI number, and DNI (Peruvian national ID) for withdrawal processing
• We do not store credit card numbers — payment processing for publishers is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor

Activity Data

• Books you pick up, read, and review
• Review content and Amazon review URLs you submit
• Earnings and withdrawal history

Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Usage logs and access timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Verify your identity and prevent duplicate accounts
• Process book assignments and review submissions
• Process earnings and withdrawal payments to your bank account
• Send transactional communications (assignment confirmations, review status updates, payment notifications, deadline reminders)
• Send SMS verification codes during account registration
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of the platform
• Improve our service and user experience

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share limited information with:

• Payment processors (Stripe, Wise) — to process deposits and withdrawals
• Communication providers (Twilio, Resend) — to send SMS verification codes and transactional emails
• Infrastructure providers (Google Firebase, Vercel) — to host and operate the platform
• Publishers — your first name and review activity related to their books (we do not share your email, phone, bank details, or full identity with publishers)

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of ReadForPay, our users, or the public.

5. SMS and Text Messaging

When you register for ReadForPay, we may send you a one-time SMS verification code to confirm your phone number. By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving this verification message.

• Message frequency: One-time verification code during registration
• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier
• Your phone number will not be used for marketing or promotional messages
• Your phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
• Server-side access controls and role-based permissions
• Signed, time-limited URLs for file access

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial record-keeping purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@readforpay.com.

9. Children's Privacy

ReadForPay is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of ReadForPay after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: support@readforpay.com