Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

BriefTrace ("we", "us", or "our") operates brieftrace.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name and email address when you sign in with Google. We also collect usage data including articles read, bookmarks saved, and reading streaks to personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: personalize your news feed based on your role and interests, track your reading streak, save your bookmarks, and improve our AI algorithms.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a SOC 2 compliant database provider. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: Google OAuth for authentication, Supabase for data storage, Groq/OpenAI for AI summarization, NewsAPI for news content.

6. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at: privacy@brieftrace.com