Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Hacker Brief ("we", "our", "the Service") collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

By using our website or app, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Email address
• Name or nickname
• Preferences (e.g., tags you choose)
• Account information

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may collect:

• Device information (browser type, OS)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, timestamps)
• Cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Optional Data

If you choose to share it, we may collect:

• Your feedback or messages
• Survey answers
• Onboarding information

We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, political, biometric, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Personalize your news feed
• Send relevant notifications or updates
• Prevent abuse, fraud, or misuse
• Understand usage patterns for analytics
• Communicate with you about the Service

We do not sell your personal data. Ever.

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, we process your data under:

• Contract necessity (to provide the Service)
• Legitimate interest (improving features, preventing abuse)
• Consent (newsletters, cookies, optional onboarding info)

4. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies or similar tools to:

• Remember your preferences
• Measure usage and performance
• Improve personalization

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third parties to operate the Service, such as:

• Hosting providers (e.g., Vercel, Supabase)
• Analytics tools (e.g., PostHog, Google Analytics)
• Email services (e.g., Resend)
• Payment providers (if applicable)

These providers may process personal data strictly to perform their service.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

Your data may be stored on secure servers inside or outside the EU.

We cannot guarantee 100% security, but we work hard to protect your information.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep data only for as long as needed:

• Account data → until you delete your account
• Usage logs → short period for security and analytics
• Preferences → until you change or remove them

You can request deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Delete your data
• Export your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@thehackerbrief.com.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under your local legal age).

If you think a child has used the Service, contact us and we will remove the data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify you through the app or email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: hello@thehackerbrief.com