Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the SpeedShort overseas novel reading application (the “App”). The App is operated by Hangzhou Xinghe Zhiyao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account information – such as email address, nickname, user ID and authentication tokens.
- Reading data – such as reading history, bookmarks, favorite books and reading progress.
- Transaction information – such as purchase history of virtual coins or VIP subscriptions, order IDs and timestamps. Payments may be processed by app stores (e.g. Google Play). We do not store your full payment card information.
- Device information – such as device model, operating system version, language, time zone, IP address and basic device identifiers, which help us ensure service stability and prevent fraud.
- Log and usage data – such as features you use, clicks, access time and error logs, used to improve our product.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the core reading services of the App;
- Synchronize your reading progress and bookshelf across devices (if applicable);
- Process your in-app purchases and manage your virtual assets or VIP status;
- Improve user experience, optimize performance and fix technical issues;
- Respond to your requests, questions or customer support inquiries;
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Legal Basis
Where required by law, we process your personal data based on:
- Performance of a contract with you (to provide the App and related services);
- Our legitimate interests (such as improving the App and preventing fraud);
- Your consent (for specific optional features where required).
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only with:
- Service providers that help us operate the App (cloud hosting, analytics, customer support, etc.);
- App store platforms (such as Google Play) that process your payments and manage orders;
- Authorities or third parties when required by law, regulation or legal process.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable laws. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in a secure manner.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct or update the personal information we hold about you;
- Request deletion of your account and related data, subject to legal obligations;
- Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent;
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities where provided by law.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the email address in the “Contact Us” section below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our App is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate measures.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
9. International Transfers
As we provide services to users in different countries/regions, your information may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We will take appropriate measures to protect your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Hangzhou Xinghe Zhiyao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Email: privacy@xinghezhiyao.top
Support Email (for App issues): support@xinghezhiyao.top
Last updated: 2025-12-03