Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Read Smart Now. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Complete questionnaires about your child's reading level
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Bookmark resources or save content

2.2 Child Profile Information

To provide personalized recommendations, we may collect information about your child:

• Child's first name or nickname (optional)
• Age or grade level
• Reading level and challenges
• Learning goals and interests

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All information about children is provided by parents or guardians.

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits
• Referring website addresses

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To personalize educational content and recommendations
• To communicate with you about updates, newsletters, and educational resources
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send you information about features, services, and events we think may interest you

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Read Smart Now, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for use by parents and guardians to support their children's reading development. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 years of age.

Parents and guardians may provide information about their children (such as reading level and learning goals) to receive personalized recommendations. This information is collected from and controlled by the parent/guardian account holder.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Service.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, we may send you emails about:

• Educational tips and reading strategies
• New guides and resources
• Service updates and announcements
• Personalized recommendations based on your child's profile

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional emails related to your account or our ongoing business relations.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests in providing and improving our Service.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending an email notification for material changes (if you have provided your email)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.