Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2024

Summary: Brief Nine collects minimal data. If you use the service without signing in, your preferences are stored locally. If you sign in with Google, we store your email and profile information to sync your preferences across devices.

Information We Collect

Without Sign-In (Anonymous Use)

If you use Brief Nine without signing in:

Local preferences. Your likes, dislikes, and blocked items are stored in your browser's local storage and a cookie on your device.
Anonymous user ID. A randomly generated ID stored in a cookie to associate your preferences. This ID contains no personal information.
Anonymous analytics. We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly service that doesn't use cookies, doesn't track individuals, and is GDPR compliant.

With Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we collect and store:

Email address. Used to identify your account and potentially for service communications.
Name. Your display name from your Google profile.
Profile picture URL. Used to display your avatar in the interface.
Google user ID. A unique identifier from Google to link your account.
Your preferences. Likes, dislikes, blocked items, and reading history are stored on our servers linked to your account.

Note: By signing in with Google, you consent to us storing the above information. This data is used solely to provide the Brief Nine service and sync your preferences across devices. We do not sell this data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information

To personalize your news feed based on your feedback
To sync your preferences across devices (signed-in users)
To improve the service and fix issues
To communicate service updates (optional, signed-in users only)

What We Don't Do

We don't sell your data to third parties
We don't show personalized advertising
We don't share your data with advertisers
We don't use tracking cookies for advertising

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Sign-In. For authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to their service.
Plausible Analytics. Privacy-friendly, GDPR-compliant analytics.
News sources. When you click on a story, you visit the original publisher's website with its own privacy policy.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on servers located in the European Union. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data. Request a copy of the data we store about you.
Delete your data. Request deletion of your account and all associated data.
Export your data. Request your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent. Stop using Google Sign-In at any time by signing out.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

Data Retention

Anonymous user data is retained indefinitely unless you clear your browser data. Signed-in user data is retained until you delete your account or request deletion.

Children's Privacy

Brief Nine is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@briefnine.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be announced on the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.