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YOMI READING APP - PRIVACY STATEMENT

UPDATED: APRIL 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Interlinear Oy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement describes the types of information we may collect from users of the Yomi Reading App, how we use, store, protect, and disclose that information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Device Information

  • Device ID (used as the primary identifier)
  • Device type and model
  • Operating system version
  • App version and usage statistics

2.2 Profile Information

  • Username (not linked to real identity)
  • Avatar selection
  • Reading preferences

2.3 Usage Data

  • Reading session duration
  • Pages or stories read
  • Energy levels and character evolution stages
  • Audio recordings of reading sessions (where applicable)

2.4 What We Do Not Collect

  • Personal identification information (names, addresses, emails)
  • Location data
  • Contact information
  • Payment information
  • Information from third-party accounts

3. How We Use Information

We use the information that we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Yomi Reading App
  • Enable the core functionality of reading tracking
  • Power the Yomi character evolution system
  • Calculate energy levels based on reading activity
  • Maintain reading history and progress
  • Generate anonymized statistics about app usage
  • Diagnose technical problems
  • Develop new features

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage

  • All collected data is stored in our secured database
  • Data is associated only with device IDs, not personal identifiers
  • Audio recordings are stored in our database and accessible only to users of the device that created them

4.2 Security Measures

  • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information
  • All data transmission between the app and our servers is encrypted
  • We regularly review our information collection, storage, and processing practices

4.3 Data Retention

  • We retain user data as long as necessary to provide the service
  • If a device has been inactive for more than 24 months, we may delete associated data
  • Users can request deletion of their device data at any time

5. Disclosure of Information

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or lease user data to any third parties.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Cloud storage providers
  • Analytics services
  • App development and maintenance services

All service providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with any court order, law, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others

6. Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand app usage patterns. These analytics:

  • Use only anonymized, aggregated data
  • Do not track individual user behavior
  • Are used to improve app functionality and user experience

7. Children's Privacy

The Yomi Reading App is designed for children aged 5-9 with parent/guardian supervision. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable children's privacy protection regulations.

7.1 Special Considerations

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
  • We use only device IDs instead of accounts requiring email or other personal identifiers
  • All data collection is limited to what is necessary to provide the service

7.2 Parent/Guardian Role

We encourage parents and guardians to:

  • Supervise their children's use of the app
  • Review this privacy statement with their children if appropriate
  • Contact us with any questions about children's privacy

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Control

Since data is linked to device IDs rather than personal accounts, you can:

  • Delete the app to prevent further data collection
  • Contact us to request deletion of data associated with your device ID

8.2 Device Settings

You can also use your device settings to:

  • Restrict the app's ability to access storage
  • Delete locally cached data

9. Changes to Our Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • In-app notification
  • Posting the new Privacy Statement on this page

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:

  • Interlinear Oy
  • Albertinkatu 26-28
  • elina.patjas@interlinear.tech
  • Business ID: 3523811-5

Last updated: April 22, 2025