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

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've been using Foliate (linux), but this looks really good.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Yeah but the privacy policy isn't great IMO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Can you elaborate?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Some developer must have gotten frustrated reading Infinite Jest and decided to make an app that also ended up working for academia.