ARC PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 30, 2026

ARC, Inc. (“ARC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the ARC platform (the “Service”).

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide (Optional)

You may provide personal information, including:

  • Email address (optional)

Providing an email is not required to use ARC.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use ARC, we may collect:

  • Anonymous user identifiers (e.g., Firebase UID)

  • Device information (device type, OS)

  • Usage data (chapters read, choices made, app interactions)

  • Log data (timestamps, performance metrics)

This data does not directly identify you unless you choose to provide an email.

1.3 Payment Information

If you subscribe:

  • Payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Apple, Google)

  • ARC does NOT store your payment details

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve the Service

  • Personalize user experience

  • Track story progression and choices

  • Maintain system performance and security

  • Manage subscriptions

3. AI AND CONTENT DATA

ARC uses a structured system to generate story content.

  • User interactions (choices) may influence story progression

  • This data is used to operate the storytelling system

  • No personal identity is required for content generation

4. DATA SHARING

We do NOT sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Firebase, hosting providers)

  • Payment processors (Apple, Google)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain data as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service

  • Maintain system integrity

  • Comply with legal obligations

Anonymous usage data may be retained for analytics.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Request deletion

  • Correct inaccurate information

To request this, contact us at:
[Insert Contact Email]

7. SECURITY

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data.

However, no system is completely secure.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

ARC is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

ARC relies on third-party services, including:

  • Firebase (authentication, data storage)

  • Apple / Google (payments, app distribution)

These services have their own privacy policies.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated policy.

11. CONTACT

For privacy-related questions:

ARC, Inc.
info [at] arcreader.co

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