Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

Briefly ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from those services.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage statistics including stories viewed, time spent reading, and saved articles. This data is used solely to improve your experience and is never sold to third parties.
• Device Information: We collect device identifiers for authentication and push notification delivery.
• Saved Content: Articles you choose to save are stored securely and associated with your account.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Briefly service
• Sync your saved stories across devices (if signed in)
• Send breaking news notifications (if enabled)
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your reading habits with advertisers
• Create advertising profiles based on your political views
• Track your location

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure with the following protections:

• Data is encrypted in transit using TLS
• Data is encrypted at rest
• We use secure authentication protocols
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services

Briefly uses the following types of third-party services:

• Cloud infrastructure: Secure data storage, authentication, and push notifications
• Google Sign-In: Optional account creation
• Apple Sign-In: Optional account creation
• AI services: Article summarization and content processing
• News publishers: We aggregate content from over 100 news sources including major wire services, newspapers, and digital outlets

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. AI services process article content only - they do not receive your personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of push notifications
• Use the app anonymously without signing in
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@trdventures.net.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.

Children's Privacy

Briefly is intended for users aged 12 and older due to news content that may include mature themes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@trdventures.net