Privacy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 6, 2026
StepRead is built for one job: helping you read English books. This policy explains what happens to your data — the short version is that you can use it without giving us anything.
01 We collect as little as possible
StepRead works without an account. If you choose to sign in, we collect only your email address (for a one-time code) or the email and name your Apple or Google account provides. We do not use advertising SDKs or third-party analytics, and we do not track you across other apps or websites.
02 Your books and reading data
Imported books, reading progress, word lists and settings are stored on your device. If you sign in and turn on cloud sync, the words, learning records and reading position you sync, plus books you import yourself (up to 20 MB each), are stored in your account so they follow you to other devices. You can cancel sync for any book or delete your cloud data at any time.
03 Dictionary websites
When you look up a word, StepRead may open a dictionary website inside the app. Those requests go directly from your device to the dictionary website; our servers are not involved. Their own privacy policies apply to their services.
04 AI explanations
The "Ask AI" feature sends the word, its sentence and your interface language to the AI provider you choose (such as ChatGPT), using the API key you configure yourself. Requests go directly from your device to that provider. Please review that provider’s privacy policy for details.
05 App download
Downloading StepRead from the App Store, Google Play or this website may be subject to the store’s own terms and data practices, which are governed by their privacy policies.
06 Children
StepRead is rated 13+ and collects no personal data from anyone, including children.
07 Changes to this policy
If this policy ever needs to change, we will update this page and the date at the top.
08 Contact
Questions about privacy? Write to arnoldnuo@gmail.com.
Contact: arnoldnuo@gmail.com