Privacy Policy

Effective November 12, 2026

Readie is made by BitBite LLC ("BitBite", "we", "us"). This policy explains what information the Readie iOS app and readieapp.com collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

Account information

When you create an account or sign in, we collect:

  • Your email address and password. The password is stored only in encrypted (hashed) form.
  • Your name, username and profile picture, and a website if you choose to add one.

Facebook Login

If you sign in with Facebook, we receive your Facebook user ID, name, email address, gender and profile picture from Facebook, along with an access token that lets us verify your login. We don't post to Facebook or read your friends list.

Activity in the app

  • Which stories you read and when, so we can show your reading history and read counts.
  • Ratings and reviews you write. Review text and star ratings are shown publicly on the story's page, without your name.
  • Sign-in details: when you last signed in, how many times you have signed in, and the IP address used.

Device information

We store your device's name and, if you allow notifications, a push notification token from Apple so we can send you notifications.

Technical data

Our servers record standard request logs and performance data, such as the pages and API calls requested, response times and errors. We use this to keep Readie running and to fix problems.

How we use your information

  • To create and run your account and sign you in.
  • To show you stories, keep track of what you've read, and display ratings and reviews.
  • To send you emails you ask for, such as password reset emails, and push notifications you've allowed.
  • To keep the service secure, diagnose problems and improve Readie.

We do not sell your personal information, we do not show ads, and we do not track you across other companies' apps or websites.

Services we use

We share information only with the providers that help us run Readie, and only as needed for them to do that work:

  • Heroku hosts our servers and database.
  • Amazon Web Services (S3) stores story images and media.
  • SendGrid sends our emails, such as password resets.
  • New Relic monitors performance and errors.
  • Facebook provides Facebook Login, if you choose to use it.
  • Apple delivers push notifications.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of Readie, our users or others.

Keeping and deleting your information

We keep your information for as long as your account is open. You can ask us to delete your account and the personal information connected to it at any time by emailing [email protected] from the email address on your account. You can also ask for a copy of your information or ask us to correct it.

If you signed in with Facebook, you can also remove Readie's access in your Facebook settings under Apps and Websites.

Security

We use encrypted (HTTPS) connections and store passwords only in hashed form. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information.

Children

Readie is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we'll post the new version on this page and update the effective date above.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your information? Email [email protected].