Privacy Policy for SwipeFeed LLC

Effective Date: December 20, 2024

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

Information We Collect

Personal Information We Collect

When you use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

Account Information

Email address (used for account creation and authentication)
Name (optional, provided during account setup)
User ID (unique identifier assigned to your account)

Preferences and Settings

News preferences (categories, sources you select during onboarding)
Notification settings (whether you have enabled push notifications)
Subscription information (your subscription tier: Free, Plus, or Pro)

Usage and Activity Data

Article interactions (news articles you view, save, or mark as "read more")
Swipe activity (your swipes on news cards for personalization)
Session data (app usage frequency, time spent in app)
Daily activity limits (number of articles viewed per day based on subscription tier)

Technical Information We Collect

Device and Technical Data

Device identifiers (for app functionality and personalization)
Push notification tokens (for sending notifications when enabled)
IP address (temporarily, for API requests and security)
App performance data (crash reports and error logs for debugging)
Usage analytics (to improve app performance and user experience)

Location Information

We do not collect precise or coarse location data. However, news content may be geographically relevant based on your language and country settings.

Third-Party Content

News Content

We gather news articles from third-party news services to provide you with current news content. This includes:

News article content, titles, descriptions, and images
Publisher information and source attribution
Publication timestamps and categorization

We do not share your personal information with news content providers; we only receive publicly available news content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Core App Functionality

Authentication and account management (securely logging you in and maintaining your session)
Content personalization (showing you news articles based on your selected preferences)
Subscription management (providing access to features based on your subscription tier)
Saved articles management (storing and retrieving articles you choose to save)

App Improvement and Analytics

Performance monitoring (identifying and fixing crashes and technical issues)
Usage analytics (understanding how users interact with the app to improve features)
Feature development (analyzing usage patterns to develop new features)

Communication

Push notifications (sending you relevant news updates if you've opted in)
Service communications (important updates about the app or your account)
Customer support (responding to your questions and providing assistance)

Data Processing Legal Basis (GDPR)

Where applicable under GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent (for optional features like notifications and analytics)
Contract performance (for providing the news service you've subscribed to)
Legitimate interests (for app security, fraud prevention, and service improvement)

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

Cloud storage: Your account data is securely stored using industry-standard cloud database services
Local caching: Temporary data may be cached locally on your device for improved app performance
Backup and redundancy: We maintain automated backups and data redundancy for reliability

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit (all data transmitted using secure protocols)
Encryption at rest (stored data is encrypted using industry standards)
Authentication controls (secure authentication systems for account access)
Access controls (limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis)
Regular security monitoring (continuous monitoring for potential security threats)

Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account deletion
Usage analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer for service improvement
Cached data: Automatically expires and is deleted based on usage patterns
Error logs: Technical logs are retained for a limited time for debugging purposes

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the App:

Cloud Infrastructure Providers

Data shared: Account information, user preferences, usage data
Purpose: Data storage, authentication, and basic app analytics
Privacy protection: All providers are bound by strict data protection agreements

Error Monitoring Services

Data shared: Technical error logs and performance data (no personal identification)
Purpose: App performance monitoring and bug fixes
Privacy protection: Error reports are anonymized and contain no personal information

News Content Providers

Data shared: None (we only receive public news content from them)
Purpose: Providing current news articles for the app

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as:

In response to legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
To prevent fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

If SwipeFeed is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

Access: You can view and edit your profile information within the app
Correction: You can update your preferences, categories, and settings at any time
Account deletion: You can delete your account directly through the app, which will remove all associated personal data

Data Portability

Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Notification Controls

Push notifications: You can disable notifications through your device settings or app preferences
Marketing communications: You can opt out of promotional emails (when applicable)

Privacy Controls

We do not use tracking technologies or cookies in our mobile app. All data collection is transparent and controllable through your app settings.

Rights Under Privacy Laws

For EU Users (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing of your personal data
Data portability
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about you
Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
Say no to the sale of personal information
Access your personal information
Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

Children's Privacy

SwipeFeed 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 immediately so we can delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Apple App Store Compliance

In compliance with Apple's App Store guidelines, we:

Provide this privacy policy link in our App Store metadata
Clearly disclose all data collection practices
Do not require personal information for non-account-based features
Allow users to delete their accounts and associated data
Respect user permission settings for notifications and data access

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Sending you a notification through the app (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

SwipeFeed LLC

Email: swipefeedlive@gmail.com

Address: 7 Speare Pl, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

For data protection requests or to exercise your privacy rights, please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Data Protection Officer

For users in the European Union, if you have questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: swipefeedlive@gmail.com

By using the SwipeFeed App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: June 7, 2025