Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ReadForPay operates the reader platform at readforpay.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you create an account, accept assignments, submit work, or receive payouts.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Full name and email address
• US mobile phone number for verification and transactional messages
• Amazon account eligibility responses and language preferences

Payout Information

• US reader payout setup is handled through Stripe Connect Express.
• We do not directly store your US bank account details.
• Publisher payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.

Activity Data

• Books you pick up, read, and complete
• Amazon review URLs or written reports you submit for verification
• Earnings, payout status, deadlines, support requests, and account activity

Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, device information, and access timestamps
• Usage logs used to protect the platform and prevent fraud

3. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account
• Verify your phone number and prevent duplicate accounts
• Process assignments, submissions, earnings, and payouts
• Send transactional communications about account activity
• Detect fraud, abuse, policy violations, and platform misuse
• Improve ReadForPay and provide support

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only with service providers needed to operate ReadForPay, such as Firebase, Stripe, Twilio, email providers, hosting providers, and fraud prevention tools.

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, platform policy enforcement, or to protect ReadForPay, our users, or the public.

5. SMS and Text Messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from ReadForPay, including verification codes, assignment notifications, earnings updates, and deadline reminders.

• Message frequency varies.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Text STOP to opt out at any time.
• Text HELP for assistance, or contact support@readforpay.com.
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

6. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

We retain personal information while your account is active and as needed for legal, tax, accounting, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and platform safety purposes.

7. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, or communication preference changes by contacting support@readforpay.com. Some records may need to be retained where required by law or legitimate business needs.

8. Children's Privacy

ReadForPay is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of ReadForPay after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions can be sent to support@readforpay.com.