Privacy Policy | Briefly

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email, name, password
Preferences: Topics you follow, reading preferences
Content: Comments, custom feeds, saved articles
Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we don't store credit card details)

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data: Articles viewed, time spent, interactions
Device Information: Device type, browser, IP address
Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide and personalize the Service (AI recommendations)
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Send you notifications and email digests (if enabled)
Improve our Service through analytics
Communicate with you about updates and features
Detect and prevent fraud and abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Stripe (payments), email delivery services
Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

4. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your data
Correction: Update inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Download your data in portable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain some data for legal compliance (e.g., payment records).

6. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies for:

Essential: Authentication and security
Functional: Remembering your preferences
Analytics: Understanding how you use the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to original news articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

11. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

EU Users: We comply with GDPR requirements for data processing, consent, and user rights.

California Users: We comply with CCPA. You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale (we don't sell data).

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or in-app notification.

13. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or to exercise your data rights, contact us through the app's support channel or email privacy@briefly.app.