Welcome to Minute Readers (the “Website”, “our”, “we” or “us”). This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) is intended to describe our practices regarding the information we may collect from you when you use the Website, the manners in which we may use such information, and the choices and rights available to you.
By accessing and using Minute Readers, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy, including the collection and processing of your Personal Information (as defined below) in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to any term provided herein, you may not access or use the Website.
Please note: Providing us with any Personal Information is voluntary, and you are not obligated by law to do so. By providing us with Personal Information, you acknowledge that you do so at your own free will, and you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws and regulations.
What Information Do We Collect From Our Users?
Non-personal Information: We may collect unidentified and non-identifiable information pertaining to Users, which may be made available to us or collected automatically through your use of the Website. This Non-personal Information includes technical and aggregated usage data that does not enable us to identify you, such as browser type, operating system, duration of usage, click-stream activity, and keyboard language.
Personal Information: We collect individually identifiable information, which may identify you or be combined with other data to identify you. This Personal Information includes your IP address, device identifier, and personal details you may provide us through the “Contact Us” option on the Website. We do not collect any Personal Information without your consent, which is obtained through your acceptance of the Terms and Privacy Policy.
How Do We Collect Information From Our Users?
We collect information through your use of the Website, including using “cookies” and other tracking technologies as further detailed in Section 7 below. Additionally, we collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Website or contacting us.
Why Do We Collect Information From Our Users?
We collect and use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate our Website and related services.
- To display or send you marketing and advertising material, general and personalized content, and advertisements.
- To deliver and enhance the Website, provide technical assistance and support.
- To send you updates, notices, notifications, announcements, and additional information related to the Website and related services.
- To create cumulative statistical and non-personal information to operate and improve the Website and related services.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations and respond to legal proceedings or defend against claims.
Lawful Grounds for Collecting Information
- We collect and process your information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent for specific purposes, with the right to withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests, while ensuring appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Where Do We Store Users Personal Information?
Information regarding users will be maintained, processed, and stored by us and our authorized affiliates and service providers in the United States, and if necessary, in secured cloud storage provided by our third-party service provider. We are committed to keeping your information protected and secured, pursuant to this Privacy Policy and industry standards.
Who Do We Share User Information with and Why?
We may share your Personal Information with third parties or allow them access to it in the following instances:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- To enforce this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, including investigating potential violations.
- To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
- To respond to Users’ support requests.
- To protect our rights, property, or personal safety, or that of our Users or the public.
- In the event of a change in control, such as a merger or acquisition.
- With your explicit approval prior to disclosure.
- We may also share anonymized or de-identified information with third parties at our discretion.
Using Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We use monitoring and tracking technologies, including those offered by third-party service providers, to maintain, provide, and improve our website, enhance the user experience, and deliver targeted advertisements based on browsing activities and inferred interests. For more information about your choices and how to opt out of tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
Minute Readers has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
To use our website, you must be over the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors under the age of thirteen (13) and do not wish to do so.
Information Security
We employ industry-standard procedures and policies to protect your Personal Information and prevent unauthorized access or use. However, no measure can provide absolute information security.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Afterward, we may delete or anonymize it.
Updating, Obtaining a Copy of, or Deleting Your Personal Information
If the law applicable to you grants such rights, you may request access, correction, or deletion of your Personal Information stored in our systems. You may also request to suspend the use of contested data while we verify its accuracy. Subject to the limitations in law, you may be entitled to receive your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another party.
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related matter, contact us at: contact@minutereaders.com. We may require additional information to confirm your identity and process your request.
Updates To This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this policy at any time, so please revisit this page frequently. We will notify you regarding substantial changes to this Privacy Policy by changing the link to the Privacy Policy on the Website. Such substantial changes will take effect seven (7) days after such notice was provided on our Website. Otherwise, all other changes to this Privacy Policy are effective as of the stated “Last Revised” date and your continued use of the Website after the Last Revised date will constitute acceptance of, and agreement to be bound by, those changes.
General Information
This Privacy Policy was written in English and may be translated into other languages for your convenience. If a translated (non-English) version of this Privacy Policy conflicts in any way with the English version, the provisions of the English version shall prevail.
Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions (or comments) concerning this Privacy Policy, kindly visit our contact page or email us at: contact@minutereaders.com, and we will make an effort to reply within a reasonable timeframe.