Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23rd 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Ayertech ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our Sepio mobile application (the "App") and related services. This policy also explains your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise those rights.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Ayertech

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information

  • Authentication data when using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In

Content You Upload

  • Names and organization of reading lists you create

Subscription Information

  • Payment information (processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
  • Subscription status and history

Communications

  • Information you provide when contacting us for support
  • Feedback, responses to surveys, or feature requests

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

  • Reading statistics (time spent reading, words read, reading pace)
  • Features and settings you use within the App
  • Device information (operating system, device type, app version)

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Time zone and language settings
  • App crash reports and performance data

Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze App usage

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

4.1 Provide and Improve the App

  • Deliver the App's features and functionality
  • Synchronize your reading progress across devices
  • Process and complete subscription transactions
  • Provide technical support
  • Improve and develop new features

4.2 Personalization

  • Customize your reading experience
  • Provide personalized reading statistics

4.3 Communication

  • Send you administrative messages about your account or the App
  • Notify you about changes to our services
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4.4 Analytics and Research

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the App
  • Conduct research to enhance reading features
  • Generate anonymous, aggregate statistics about App usage

4.5 Security and Legal Compliance

  • Protect the security and integrity of the App
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

5.1 Performance of a Contract

Processing necessary to provide you with the App according to our Terms of Service.

5.2 Legitimate Interests

Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, including operating and improving the App, marketing our services, and protecting against fraud.

5.3 Consent

Processing based on your specific consent, such as for marketing communications or certain optional features.

5.4 Legal Obligation

Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations.

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information with:

6.1 Service Providers

  • Cloud storage providers (to store your uploaded books and reading data)
  • Analytics providers (to help us understand App usage)
  • Customer support services
  • Payment processors (for subscription management)

6.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

6.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with the App and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, unless we need to retain certain information for legitimate business or legal purposes.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

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

9.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to your personal data and receive a copy of it in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

9.2 Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

9.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

9.4 Restriction and Objection

You may request that we restrict processing of your personal data or object to processing in certain circumstances.

9.5 Consent Withdrawal

You may withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.

9.6 Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 15.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under this age, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected according to this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or through the App before the changes become effective.

14. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

[Data Protection Officer Name/Department]
[Your Email Address]

15. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

contact@sepiobooks.com

16. SPECIFIC REGIONAL PROVISIONS

16.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA.

16.2 European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar applicable laws.

If we rely on consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

For data transfers outside the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

16.3 Brazil

If you are in Brazil, you have certain rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), including rights to access, correction, anonymization, deletion, portability, and information about shared data.

17. APP-SPECIFIC PRIVACY DETAILS

17.1 Reading Analytics Data

We collect analytics about your reading habits solely to provide you with insights into your reading patterns and to help you improve your reading experience. This data is used to generate statistics for your personal use within the App.

17.2 Book Content

The content of books you upload or access through the App is processed only to provide the reading functionality. We do not analyze the content for marketing purposes or share it with third parties unless required by law.

17.3 Cloud Synchronization

While you use our app, your reading progress, and lists will be stored on our servers to enable cross-device synchronization.

17.4 Offline Usage

When you use the app offline, we might store some data locally on your device. This data will be synchronized with our servers once you reconnect to the internet.

17.5 Premium Features

If you subscribe to premium features, your subscription status is processed to enable access to those features. Payment information is processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store according to their respective privacy policies.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand its contents.