Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Riwayti ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information about you when you use our Platform, including our website and any related services.

By using Riwayti, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

We collect the following categories of information:

We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or sensitive personal data.

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide and improve Platform features (reading progress, library, streaks, goals)
• To send notifications about new chapters from authors you follow
• To display your public profile, published books, and activity
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• To analyze usage trends and improve the Platform experience
• To respond to your support requests and inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the Platform (e.g. hosting, email delivery). They are contractually bound to handle your data securely.
• Legal obligations: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose your information to comply with legal process.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Riwayti, our users, or the public.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

Riwayti uses cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience. Here is what we use:

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in while you browse the Platform
• Preference storage: Remember your dark/light mode preference
• Reading progress: Track where you left off in a chapter

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Platform functionality such as staying logged in.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Platform's services.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or security purposes. Published content may remain visible for a short transition period before full removal.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your data at any time via your Settings page
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request an export of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete that information from our systems as quickly as possible.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Regular security reviews of our codebase and infrastructure
• Access controls limiting who on our team can access user data

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately and change your password.

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. For significant changes, we will notify you via a notice on the Platform or by email.

Your continued use of Riwayti after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us: