Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Welcome to HyperRead, an iOS speed reading app developed by Storq Labs BV ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect (and more importantly, what we do NOT collect), how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we do NOT collect:

• We do NOT require user registration or accounts
• We do NOT collect names, emails, phone numbers, or personal identifiers
• We do NOT collect location data
• We do NOT access your contacts or address book
• We do NOT collect health data
• We do NOT collect financial information
• We do NOT use advertising identifiers or track you across apps
• We do NOT use third-party analytics (no Firebase, Sentry, etc.)
• We do NOT send crash reports or telemetry data
• We do NOT transmit your reading content, progress, or statistics to any server
• We do NOT use cookies (this is a native app)
• We do NOT sell or share data with third parties

3. Information Stored Locally (On Your Device Only)

HyperRead stores the following data locally on your device using AsyncStorage:

• Imported Documents: Articles, books, and text content you import via URL, paste, file upload, or Share Sheet
• Reading Progress: Your position in each document
• User Preferences: Words per minute (WPM), font settings, theme preferences, chunk size
• Reading Statistics: Words read, time spent reading, reading streaks (calculated locally)
• Onboarding Status: Whether you've completed the initial tutorial

4. Network Requests

HyperRead makes the following network requests:

4.1 URL Content Extraction

• When you import an article via URL, the app fetches the web page directly
• Content extraction happens on-device - we do not use a proxy server
• The URL you request is sent to that website's server (standard web request)
• We do not log, store, or track which URLs you access

4.2 Public Domain Book Downloads

• The Discover tab allows downloading public domain books from Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks
• Downloads are fetched directly from these third-party services
• We do not track which books you download

5. Third-Party Content Sources

HyperRead integrates with the following third-party content sources in the Discover tab:

6. Device Permissions

HyperRead may request the following permissions:

Permission Denial: If you deny permissions, certain features may not work, but core reading functionality remains available.

7. Data Security

Because your data is stored locally on your device:

• Your data is protected by your device's built-in encryption (when device encryption is enabled)
• Your data is protected by your device passcode/biometrics
• No data transmission means no risk of server breaches or interception
• Network requests for URL fetching use HTTPS encryption

Disclaimer: Device security depends on your iOS settings. We recommend keeping your device updated and using a strong passcode.

8. Data Retention & Deletion

Local Data Retention

• Your documents, progress, and preferences are stored until you delete them or uninstall the app
• iCloud backup behavior depends on your device settings

How to Delete Your Data

• Individual documents: Delete from within the app library
• Reading progress: Reset progress within the app
• All data: Uninstall the app to delete all locally stored data permanently

9. Children's Privacy

HyperRead is intended for general audiences and is not specifically directed at children under 13. The app does not collect personal information from any users, including children.

Parents and guardians should supervise children's app usage and content imports. Users are responsible for ensuring imported content is age-appropriate.

10. International Users

HyperRead is available worldwide. Because all data is stored locally on your device:

• No International Data Transfers: Your reading data stays on your device and is not transferred internationally
• GDPR (EU): We do not process personal data. The app operates on a local-only storage model
• CCPA (California): We do not sell personal information because we do not collect personal information

11. Your Rights

Because your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: Your documents and progress are stored on your device - you have full access
• Deletion: Delete individual documents or uninstall the app to delete all data
• Portability: Export or share documents using the built-in share feature
• Opt-out: Simply don't use features you don't want (URL import, Discover, etc.)

12. Content & Accuracy Disclaimers

• URL Extraction: Article extraction from URLs is best-effort. Some websites may block access, use paywalls, or have dynamic content that cannot be extracted. We do not guarantee successful extraction from all URLs
• Content Accuracy: We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of content you import from URLs or files
• Public Domain Books: Books from Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks are believed to be in the public domain, but we do not guarantee their copyright status or content accuracy
• User-Imported Content: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to import and read any content
• Reading Speed Claims: RSVP technology may help you read faster, but individual results vary. We make no guarantees about specific reading speed improvements or comprehension levels
• Reading Statistics: Statistics (words read, time spent) are estimates and may not be perfectly accurate

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We may collect additional data in future versions of the app - any such changes will be reflected in an updated privacy policy.

14. Service Availability & Discontinuation

By using HyperRead, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We may discontinue the App at any time without prior notice
• Features may be added, changed, or removed at our sole discretion
• We are under no obligation to maintain, update, or support the App
• Third-party content sources (Project Gutenberg, Standard Ebooks) may become unavailable at any time
• URL extraction may stop working for certain websites due to their changes

For complete terms regarding service availability, please see our Terms of Service.

15. Contact Us