# Privacy Policy for TTSComicReader

**Effective Date:** January 10, 2025

**Last Updated:** January 10, 2025

## Overview

TTSComicReader ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our app handles information when you use our comic reading and text-to-speech services.

## Information We Do NOT Collect

**TTSComicReader does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers.** We do not:

- Collect personal identification information

- Track your usage across other apps or websites

- Share data with third parties or advertisers

- Require account creation or registration

- Store data on remote servers

- Use analytics or tracking services

## Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The app stores the following data locally on your device only:

### User Preferences

- Reading speed and voice settings

- Text-to-speech preferences (voice selection, rate, pause duration)

- Accessibility settings (font family, font size, overlay preferences)

- Reading style preferences (natural vs enhanced)

- Speaker attribution settings

### Comic Library Data

- File paths to imported comic files (stored in your device's Documents folder)

- Reading progress (current page, panel position)

- Last read dates for progress tracking

- Comic metadata extracted from files

### RSS Feed Data (if used)

- RSS feed URLs you manually add

- Feed titles and descriptions

- Download history for comic files from feeds

- Feed update timestamps

### App Settings

- Auto-load preferences

- Speed reading settings

- Panel display preferences

## File Access and Storage

### Document Storage

- Comic files are stored in your device's Documents folder

- Files remain under your control and can be deleted at any time

- The app only accesses files you explicitly import or download

### File Sharing

- The app supports iOS file sharing features (UIFileSharingEnabled)

- You control what files are shared and with which apps

- No automatic sharing or uploading occurs

## Network Usage

The app uses internet connectivity only for:

### RSS Feed Downloads

- Fetching RSS feed content from URLs you provide

- Downloading comic files from RSS feeds you subscribe to

- No data is sent from your device during these operations

### Text-to-Speech

- Uses iOS built-in text-to-speech engine (runs locally on device)

- No voice data is transmitted over the network

- Voice files are downloaded by iOS system, not by our app

## Third-Party Services

### Apple's Text-to-Speech

- The app uses iOS built-in speech synthesis

- Voice processing occurs entirely on your device

- Follows Apple's privacy policies for system services

### RSS Feed Sources

- When you add RSS feeds, the app connects directly to those servers

- We do not control the privacy practices of RSS feed providers

- Review the privacy policies of RSS services you choose to use

## Data Retention and Deletion

### Local Data Control

- All app data is stored locally on your device

- You can delete the app and all associated data at any time

- Individual comic files can be removed through the app or Files app

### No External Data

- Since no data is stored externally, there are no external retention policies

- Data exists only as long as the app remains installed

## Children's Privacy

TTSComicReader does not:

- Collect personal information from children under 13

- Require age verification or parental consent

- Share any information with third parties

- Target advertising to any age group

The app is designed to be safe for all ages, with content depending entirely on the comic files users choose to import.

## Security

### Local Security

- Data is stored using iOS standard security measures

- Files are protected by your device's built-in security features

- No transmission of sensitive data occurs

### Network Security

- RSS feed connections use standard HTTPS when supported by feed providers

- No authentication credentials are stored or transmitted by our app

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

- Including notifications in app updates when significant changes occur

## Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

- **Access**: All your data is accessible through the app interface and iOS Files app

- **Deletion**: Delete individual files or uninstall the app to remove all data

- **Portability**: Export your comic files through iOS sharing features

- **No Opt-out Required**: Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to opt out of

## Contact Information

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

**Email:** [Your Contact Email]

**App Store Support:** Through the App Store review system

## Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

- Apple App Store Review Guidelines

- iOS privacy requirements

- General privacy best practices

Since TTSComicReader operates entirely on your device without collecting or transmitting personal data, we maintain the highest level of privacy protection possible.

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**Summary:** TTSComicReader is a privacy-first app that stores all data locally on your device, doesn't collect personal information, and doesn't share data with third parties. You maintain complete control over your comic files and reading data.