Privacy Policy for Umsizi Reader

Effective Date: 15 April 2025

Thank you for choosing Umsizi Reader. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

Umsizi Reader is designed to respect your privacy. We do not collect any personally identifiable information from users unless explicitly provided for feedback, support, or accessibility assistance.

We may collect:

• Non-personal information such as app usage statistics (e.g., feature usage frequency, device type, language settings).
• Diagnostic data (e.g., crash logs) to maintain app performance and stability.

2. Use of Information

The information collected is used solely to:

• Improve the app’s functionality and user experience.
• Ensure compatibility across devices and platforms.
• Provide customer support if you contact us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

3. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely, and any analytics data collected is anonymized. Umsizi Reader may temporarily store content you scan or listen to for the purpose of providing the service. All stored content are deleted as soon as possible.

4. Third-Party Services

Umsizi Reader may use trusted third-party services for features like:

• Text-to-Speech (TTS) services (e.g., Microsoft, Qfrency, Open AI, Open Source TTS models).
• Artificial Intelligence services (e.g. Open AI, Google Gemini, Open Source AI models)
• Crash reporting and analytics (e.g., Firebase, App Stores).

These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies and only receive non-personal or anonymized data.

5. Children's Privacy

Umsizi Reader is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect any personal data from children under the age of 13.

6. User Rights

If you contact us and provide personal data (e.g., name, email), you may request:

• Access to the data you’ve provided.
• Correction or deletion of your information.

Please email us at [email protected] with your request.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the app means you accept the changes.

8. Contact Us

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

Umsizi Reader Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://umsizi.ai