Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Brightcast ("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 and website (collectively, the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (username, email address, profile picture)
- Authentication data (when you sign in with Apple or Google)
- User preferences and settings
- Comments and interactions with content
- Communications with us
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (articles viewed, time spent, features used)
- Location data (if you grant permission, used to show regional news)
- Log data (IP address, access times, browser type)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Location: Disable location services in your device settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@brightcast.news.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
10. 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 differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
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. GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. We process your personal data based on legitimate interests, consent, or contractual necessity.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@brightcast.news