1. Introduction
Welcome to DeVoice. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our marketplace or use our reading and listening applications on phone, tablet, or computer.
The Short Version: We collect only what is necessary to provide high-quality audio and reading experiences. We do not sell your personal reading habits to third-party advertisers.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:
- Identity Data: Username, first name, last name.
- Contact Data: Email address and billing address.
- Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely via SSL-encrypted partners).
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services, including reading progress and audio timestamps.
3. How We Use Data
We use your data to provide the core DeVoice experience:
- To manage your Unlimited Access subscription or individual purchases.
- To provide the "Continuity Reader" feature, allowing you to resume on any device.
- To pay our independent creators accurately based on your consumption (for subscription users).
4. Sharing & Disclosure
DeVoice does not sell user data. We share data only with:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting and payment processors.
- Independent Creators: Creators receive aggregated, anonymous analytics regarding how many users have engaged with their work.
5. Creator Specifics
If you are a Publisher/Creator on DeVoice, we collect additional information for tax and payout purposes, including bank account details and tax identification numbers where required by law.
6. Your User Rights
Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of your personal data.
- Request erasure of your personal data ("The right to be forgotten").
- Object to processing of your personal data.
7. Data Security
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL technology.