Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to dBriefMe ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account
- Sign in using Google OAuth
- Set your news preferences
- Contact us for support
This information may include:
- Email address - Used for account identification and optional email notifications
- Name - If provided through Google OAuth, used for personalization
- Profile picture - If provided through Google OAuth, used for display purposes
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- News preferences - Categories, topics, and regions you select
- Saved articles - Articles you choose to save for later
- Tracked events - Events or topics you ask us to monitor
- Report history - Your generated daily briefs
2.3 Google OAuth Data
When you sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile information (email address and name) from Google. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, or any other Google services. We only use Google OAuth for authentication purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our service
- Generate personalized daily news briefs based on your preferences
- Send you email reports (if you opt in)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for database, Resend for emails) that process data on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. These include:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure database storage with row-level security
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account
- News reports: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted
- Collected news: Retained for 30 days for caching purposes
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@dbriefme.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that collect personal information. Any analytics we implement will be privacy-focused and anonymized.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@dbriefme.com
- Website: https://dbriefme.com