Privacy Policy

Welcome to ReadTheRise ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected to ReadTheRise (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Site, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, and contact information when you register an account
• Profile information and preferences
• Comments, feedback, and post content you provide
• Information shared when contacting us
• Newsletter subscriptions and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Time spent on pages, click-through data, and interaction information
• Referring websites or sources
• Location information (with your consent)

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, personalizing, and improving our Site and services
• Processing account registrations and maintaining your account
• Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
• Sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Delivering newsletters, content recommendations, and personalized reading experiences
• Monitoring and analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Protecting the security and integrity of our Site
• Complying with legal obligations

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our Site
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition
• With your consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
• Data portability
• Objecting to certain types of processing
• Opting out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.