Black Box Innovations LLC ("we", "our", or "us") operates Read The Archive, an application that helps you read articles through their archived versions on Archive.today. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.
By using Read The Archive, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Read The Archive is designed with privacy in mind. We collect as little information as possible.
When you use Read The Archive to look up an article, the app sends a request directly from your device to Archive.today's mirrors (archive.ph, archive.is, archive.today). These requests are made from your device — they do not pass through any servers operated by us. We have no visibility into which URLs you look up.
The app communicates with the following third-party services:
We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties.
Read The Archive does not store any user data. No information is saved on your device beyond the app itself, and no data is stored on our servers.
Read The Archive is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@readthearchive.com.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since we do not collect or store personal data, most GDPR provisions do not apply. However:
To exercise any rights, contact us at hello@readthearchive.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Black Box Innovations LLC
Email: hello@readthearchive.com