Privacy Policy

At Tafread, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our website, you may provide your name, email address, and message content.
• Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect payment information through our secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card details.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our app or website, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, such as lectures played, time spent, and features accessed.
• Playback Progress: Your listening progress is stored locally on your device to enable the "continue listening" feature.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• We do not require user accounts or registration
• We do not collect location data
• We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal files
• We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide and maintain our service, including saving your playback progress and preferences.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Improvement: To understand how users interact with our app so we can improve the experience.
• Donations: To process and acknowledge your charitable contributions.

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Your listening preferences, playback progress, and app settings are stored locally on your device. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for functionality.

3.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

Our app and website may use third-party services that collect information. These include:

• Analytics Services: To help us understand app usage patterns (anonymized data only).
• Payment Processors: We use Paystack for secure donation processing. Paystack has its own privacy policy and complies with international security standards including PCI DSS compliance.
• Content Delivery: Audio content is delivered through third-party servers for optimal performance.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only:

• With service providers who assist us in operating the app (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• If required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you would be notified)

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can request information about the data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.
• Local Data: You can clear your app data at any time through your device settings.
• Opt-out: You can disable notifications through the app settings.

8. International Users

Tafread is operated from Nigeria. If you are accessing our services from outside this region, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@tafread.com
• Website: Contact Form