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Readest - Open source, cross-platform ereader (www.readest.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/opensource

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah but the privacy policy isn't great IMO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Can you elaborate?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The developer, Bilingify LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy. Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

Location Usage Data Diagnostics

Source : Apple App Store

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So… it does what all other apps do. I’m not saying I like it but doesn’t seem that abusive.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I don't know why a e-reader would need location data in order to improve the app...