Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for LibriY

Last Updated: January 2025

Developer: Arian Toghyani

Overview

LibriY is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the app handles information when you use our audiobook player application.

Information We Collect

LibriY collects minimal information necessary for the app to function:

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

  • Audiobook Library: Books you save to your library
  • Playback Progress: Current position in audiobooks you’re listening to
  • Downloaded Audio Files: Audiobook chapters you download for offline listening
  • App Preferences: Settings like playback speed and other customization options

No Personal Information

LibriY does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location data
  • Device identifiers for tracking purposes

How We Use Your Information

The data stored by LibriY is used exclusively to:

  • Maintain your audiobook library
  • Remember your playback position across listening sessions
  • Enable offline listening through downloaded audiobooks
  • Sync your library and playback progress across your devices (if iCloud is enabled)

Data Storage and Sync

Local Storage

All app data is stored locally on your device using iOS standard storage mechanisms.

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you have iCloud enabled on your device, LibriY uses Apple’s CloudKit to sync your:

  • Saved audiobooks
  • Playback progress
  • Current listening position

This sync is:

  • Controlled entirely by your device’s iCloud settings
  • Encrypted by Apple
  • Only accessible to you across your own devices
  • Can be disabled at any time through iOS Settings

Downloaded audio files are stored only on your device and are not synced to iCloud.

Third-Party Services

LibriVox API

LibriY retrieves audiobook information and audio files from LibriVox, a free public domain audiobook service. When you browse or play audiobooks, the app makes requests to LibriVox servers to:

  • Fetch audiobook listings
  • Retrieve audiobook metadata (titles, authors, descriptions)
  • Stream or download audio files

LibriVox’s privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at librivox.org.

No Analytics or Tracking

LibriY does not use any analytics services, tracking tools, or advertising frameworks. We do not collect usage statistics or track your behavior in any way.

Data Sharing

LibriY does not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties. All data remains:

  • On your device
  • In your personal iCloud account (if sync is enabled)
  • Never transmitted to the developer or any other party

Children’s Privacy

LibriY does not knowingly collect any information from children. The app is designed to be safe for users of all ages as it collects no personal information.

Data Security

Your data security is important to us:

  • All data is stored using iOS standard security mechanisms
  • iCloud sync uses Apple’s encryption
  • Downloaded audio files are stored securely on your device
  • No data is transmitted to external servers except for audiobook content from LibriVox

Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

  • Delete Your Data: Uninstalling LibriY removes all locally stored data
  • Disable iCloud Sync: Turn off iCloud for LibriY in iOS Settings to prevent syncing
  • Clear Downloads: Delete downloaded audiobooks at any time through the app

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app and on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Data Retention

  • Local data persists until you delete the app
  • iCloud data persists according to your iCloud storage settings
  • Downloaded audio files can be manually deleted at any time

International Users

LibriY is available worldwide. If you use the app outside your home country, your data may be synced to iCloud servers in different regions according to Apple’s iCloud infrastructure.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or LibriY’s privacy practices, please contact:

Arian Toghyani Email: libriy@atoghyani.com

Acknowledgments

LibriY uses audiobooks from LibriVox, a collection of public domain audiobooks read by volunteers from around the world. All audiobook content is in the public domain.

Your Privacy Matters

LibriY is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe you should have full control over your data, which is why we collect only what’s necessary for the app to function and never share it with anyone.