Privacy Policy

BriefTech Inc ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Social Brief service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

This policy applies to all users of the Social Brief service, including both free and paid subscribers.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

• Email address (required for account creation)

• First and last name

• Payment information (processed by Stripe, not stored by us)

Usage Information:

• Service usage analytics and performance metrics

• Brief listening history and preferences

• Device information and IP addresses

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for essential service functionality

Social Media Data:

• We access public Twitter timeline data based on your following list to generate personalized briefs

• We do not store raw Twitter data - only processed brief content

• Twitter account connection is optional for our service

We offer Google Sign-In as a convenient authentication method for our users.

Information We Access from Google:

• Your email address

• Your name from your Google profile

• Your Google account unique identifier (for authentication purposes only)

Limited Scope Access:

• We only request email, profile, and openid scopes - the minimum necessary for authentication

• We do not access your Gmail messages, Google Drive files, or any other Google services

• We do not read, modify, or delete any of your Google data

How We Use Google Account Information:

• To create and authenticate your Social Brief account

• To display your name in your account profile

• To send service-related communications to your email address

• We never sell or share your Google account information with third parties

Data Security and Storage:

• Google authentication tokens are encrypted using industry-standard AES-256 encryption

• Tokens are stored securely and only used to maintain your login session

• We immediately revoke Google access tokens when you log out or delete your account

• Your Google password is never transmitted to or stored by Social Brief

Google API Services User Data Policy:

Social Brief's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

For more information, visit: https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy

Revoking Access:

• You can revoke Social Brief's access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings

• Visit: https://myaccount.google.com/permissions to manage connected apps

• Upon revocation, you will need to use an alternative sign-in method or create a new account

We use your information to:

Service Delivery:

• Create and maintain your account

• Generate personalized audio briefs from social media content

• Process subscription payments through Stripe

• Provide customer support

Service Improvement:

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

• Develop new features and functionality

• Monitor service performance and reliability

Communications:

• Send service-related notifications

• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

• Notify you of important service updates

Legal Compliance:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Protect against fraud and abuse

• Enforce our Terms of Service

Our service uses artificial intelligence to process social media content:

AI Service Providers:

• We use various large language model (LLM) service providers to generate content

• These providers may process your timeline data to create personalized briefs

• We select AI providers based on privacy practices and data protection standards

Content Generation:

• We process public social media timeline content, not your personal content

• AI-generated briefs are owned by Social Brief

• Generated content is stored indefinitely to maintain service functionality

Data Processing:

• Social media data is processed in real-time for brief generation

• We do not store raw social media data beyond what is necessary for service operation

• All AI processing is conducted with appropriate security measures

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Service Providers:

• Stripe for payment processing

• AI/LLM service providers for content generation

• Analytics services for service improvement (when implemented)

• Cloud hosting providers for service infrastructure

Legal Requirements:

• We may disclose information if required by law

• To protect our rights, property, or safety

• To prevent fraud or abuse

• In connection with legal proceedings

Business Transfers:

• Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

• Users will be notified of any ownership changes affecting their data

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)

• Secure authentication systems with JWT tokens

• Regular security updates and patches

• Access controls and authentication requirements

Operational Security:

• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

• Regular security audits and assessments

• Employee training on data protection practices

• Incident response procedures for data breaches

Data Backup:

• Regular automated backups of user data

• Secure backup storage with encryption

• Tested disaster recovery procedures

Breach Notification:

• We will notify users of any data breaches affecting their personal information

• Notification will be provided within 72 hours of breach discovery

• We will provide details about the breach and steps taken to address it

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our service:

Essential Cookies:

• Authentication and session management

• Security and fraud prevention

• Service functionality and preferences

Analytics (Future):

• We may implement analytics services to understand service usage

• Any analytics implementation will be disclosed in updated privacy policy

• Users will have control over non-essential cookie preferences

Third-Party Cookies:

• We do not currently use third-party tracking cookies

• Third-party services (like Stripe) may set their own cookies

• We do not have control over third-party cookie practices

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service:

Account Data:

• Personal information is retained while your account is active

• Data is deleted 30 days after account closure for recovery purposes

• Complete deletion occurs after the 30-day recovery period

Generated Content:

• Audio briefs and generated content are retained indefinitely

• This allows us to maintain service functionality and user experience

• Content may be anonymized but not deleted

Usage Data:

• Analytics and usage data may be retained for service improvement

• This data is anonymized and aggregated when possible

• Retention periods vary based on data type and legal requirements

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Account Management:

• Access and update your personal information through account settings

• Delete your account and associated data

• Export your data (contact support for assistance)

Data Control:

• Choose what timeline data to include in briefs

• Control sharing and download permissions for generated content

• Opt out of non-essential communications

Support Requests:

• Request information about data we have collected

• Ask questions about our privacy practices

• Report privacy concerns or violations

Contact Information:

• Email: privacy@socialbrief.app for privacy-related inquiries

• Support: support@socialbrief.app for general questions

Social Brief is operated from the United States and subject to U.S. laws:

Data Transfers:

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States

• We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers

• Third-party service providers may be located in various jurisdictions

Regional Compliance:

• We are working toward compliance with international privacy regulations

• Specific regional rights may apply depending on your location

• Contact us for information about rights in your jurisdiction

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

Age Restrictions:

• Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account

• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13

• Parents should supervise children's use of our service

Data Collection:

• If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it

• Parents can contact us to request deletion of their child's information

• We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:

Notification of Changes:

• Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification

• The updated policy will be posted on our website

• Changes are effective immediately upon posting

Your Continued Use:

• Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes

• You may delete your account if you disagree with policy changes

• We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for updates

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:

Privacy Inquiries:

• Email: privacy@socialbrief.app

• Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

General Support:

• Email: support@socialbrief.app

• Subject: General Inquiry

Company Information:

• BriefTech Inc

• 651 N Broad Street

• Newcastle, Delaware

• United States

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours and support requests within 2 hours during business hours.