Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

AO3 Reader ("the App") is a third-party reading application for Archive of Our Own (AO3). We are committed to protecting your privacy.

1. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data.

Anonymous Authentication: Firebase Anonymous Authentication generates a random identifier for backend communication. No email, password, or personal details are required.
Subscription Data: If you subscribe to Premium, RevenueCat processes your purchase through the App Store. We do not access your payment details.

2. Data We Do NOT Collect

Your AO3 account credentials
Your name, email, or contact information
Your location data
Device identifiers for advertising
Browsing history or reading habits on our servers

3. Local Storage

The following data is stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers:

Bookmarked works
Reading history
Reading positions
"Mark for later" lists
Preference settings (font, theme, favorite fandoms)

4. How the App Works

AO3 Reader uses Firebase Cloud Functions to retrieve publicly available content from Archive of Our Own. Our servers act as an intermediary to format content for the mobile reading experience.

5. Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google): Anonymous authentication and Cloud Functions. Privacy Policy
RevenueCat: Subscription management. Privacy Policy
Archive of Our Own: Source of public content. Terms of Service

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

7. Data Retention

Anonymous tokens are managed by Firebase and contain no personal information. Local data persists until you uninstall the App.

8. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, correct, or delete. Clear all local data by uninstalling the App.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

10. Contact

Questions? Contact us at ilyas.inajjar@gmail.com.