TextReader

Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how TextReader ("we", "our", or "the Service") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. What is a Cookie

1.1 Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work or work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.

1.2 Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, TextReader) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

1.3 Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Storage Technologies We Use

2.1 Local Storage (LocalStorage)

Purpose：Save your personal preferences

Stored Content：

  • Selected voice type and language
  • Speech parameters such as speed and pitch
  • Interface theme preferences
  • Frequently used feature settings

Validity Period：Until you manually clear or uninstall the browser

2.2 Session Storage (SessionStorage)

Purpose：Temporarily save the current session state

Stored Content：

  • Currently read text content
  • Reading progress and position
  • Temporary interface state

Validity Period：Automatically cleared when the browser tab is closed

3. Technologies We Do Not Use

To protect your privacy, we explicitly commit to not using the following technologies:

  • Tracking Cookies：We do not use any cookies that track your activity on other websites
  • Advertising Cookies：We do not serve ads, so we do not use advertising-related cookies
  • Social Media Cookies：We do not embed social media plugins
  • Marketing Cookies：We do not engage in marketing activities and do not use marketing-related cookies

4. How to Manage Cookies and Local Storage

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome：Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Firefox：Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari：Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge：Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Stored Data

4.2 Clearing Local Data

You can clear the local data we store at any time:

  • Use your browser's "Clear Browsing Data" feature
  • Manually delete localStorage items in developer tools
  • Use private browsing mode (will not save any local data)

4.3 Impact of Disabling Storage

Disabling local storage may affect the following features:

  • Cannot save your voice preferences
  • Need to reconfigure parameters on each visit
  • Cannot remember your interface preferences
  • Some advanced features may not function properly

5. Data Security

5.1 Local Storage Security: All locally stored data is kept on your device; we cannot access it remotely.

5.2 Transmission Security: We use HTTPS encryption to protect data during transfer.

5.3 Minimization Principle: We only store essential functional data and do not collect unnecessary information.

5.4 Transparency: You can view stored content at any time in your browser's developer tools.

6. Policy Updates

6.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

6.2 We recommend that you review this policy regularly to understand how we use cookies.

6.3 The updated policy will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date indicated.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.

This Cookie Policy is effective from the date of publication. Thank you for trusting TextReader!

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