Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

2.1 User Account Information

When you register or use The Brief Brief, we collect and store:

• Name and email address
• Encrypted password
• Country, region, and city (optional or inferred from profile)
• Device identifiers and push tokens (to support notifications and account security)
• Billing and subscription details (for paid tiers), including:
  • Billing name, email, and address
  • Payment provider and transaction identifiers
  • Subscription tier and renewal information

All data is stored securely on servers hosted by DigitalOcean, located in the United States.

2.2 AI-Generated Content

We generate and display situational reports ("sitreps") using OpenAI and other AI systems.

• These sitreps are based on publicly available news and do not include or process personal user data
• We store only:
  • The AI-generated sitrep text
  • Links to original news sources
• We do not store or index user-generated content within these sitreps

2.3 Messaging

The Brief Brief includes an internal messaging feature that allows users to communicate individually or in groups.

• Messages are transmitted securely and not stored permanently on our servers
• Brief Technologies does not monitor or retain message content once delivered
• Metadata (delivery timestamps, user IDs, or system logs) may be temporarily processed to maintain performance and prevent abuse

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Personalize AI-generated content and user experience
• Manage accounts, billing, and subscriptions
• Communicate with users (support, updates, account notifications)
• Ensure system integrity, prevent fraud, and maintain security

4. Payment Information

Payments for premium tiers are processed through trusted third-party providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Apple Pay).

• Brief Technologies does not store or have access to your full payment card details
• Only billing metadata (e.g., payment ID, provider name, and payment status) is retained for subscription management

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing and credential storage
• Regular security updates and audits of our DigitalOcean infrastructure

While we take reasonable precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security.

6. AI Accuracy and Data Usage

• AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only
• AI systems may process text input to generate summaries, but The Brief Brief does not use personal data as input to OpenAI or other AI models
• We do not train or fine-tune AI models using user information

7. Data Retention

• User account information is retained as long as your account is active
• Billing records are retained as required by law
• Sitrep content and public news data may be retained indefinitely
• Messaging data is not retained beyond the delivery lifecycle

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at admin@thebriefbrief.news.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your information
• Withdraw consent to certain uses
• Request a copy of stored data

We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.

9. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States.

If you access The Brief Brief from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States under this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Significant changes will be communicated via the app or email
• Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

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