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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25, 2025

Introduction

LevelUp For Hacker News ("the App") is published by Hemant Chaudhary. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Hacker News Login (Optional): We do not store your username or password. We store an authentication token locally on your device.
  • Google/Apple Login (Optional): We collect your name and email address for AI-generated summaries.
  • In-App Purchases: Payment is processed by Google or Apple. We do not store payment details.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage data including crash logs, usage data, and performance metrics.

Information We Do Not Collect

  • Mobile device ID
  • Location data
  • Contacts, calendar, or other sensitive permissions
  • Push notifications

2. How We Use Information

  • Hacker News Login: To authenticate and enable interaction with Hacker News.
  • Google/Apple Login: To provide AI-generated summaries.
  • Anonymous Data: To improve App performance and fix bugs.
  • OpenAI Integration: Only story URLs are sent; no user data.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

  • Firebase: For analytics.
  • Apple/Google: For in-app purchases.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law.

4. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption for all communication. No method is completely secure.

5. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Access: Request access to your data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion at [email protected].
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not targeted at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted within the App.

9. Contact Information

Contact: [email protected]