Question:

Is there a Read Only profile in Salesforce? 

Answer:

There is a standard Read Only profile.  The Profile Name is Read Only.
Using this profile, a user can view the org’s setup, run and export reports, and view, but not edit, other records.

The user can clone this profile and adjust permissions if needed. 

Related Documentation:

Salesforce Help Documentation: Standard Profiles

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