BiteSizR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 17, 2025

Introduction

BiteSizR ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our BiteSizR mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect anonymous user identification for authentication purposes.
• User Preferences: We store your app preferences, such as language settings, text-to-speech preferences, and user interface customizations.
• Article Data: We store information about articles you summarize, save, or share, including article URLs, titles, summaries, and your interaction history.

Information We Automatically Collect

• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use the Service, including features you use, content you view, and actions you take within the app.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your mobile device, including device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Generate article summaries through our AI-powered summarization technology
• Store your saved articles and preferences
• Facilitate sharing of article summaries
• Develop new features and functionality
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect the security and integrity of the Service

Data Storage and Processing

• Article Content: When you request a summary, we temporarily process the article content to generate a summary using our Perplexity AI service.
• Local Storage: Your saved articles and preferences are primarily stored on your device.
• Cloud Storage: To enable synchronization across devices, we may store your saved articles and preferences in our secure cloud database.
• Firebase Services: We use Firebase for authentication, analytics, and cloud storage. Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's privacy policy.

Third-Party Services

AI Processing

We use Perplexity AI API to process and summarize article content. When you submit an article for summarization, the content is temporarily processed through this service. The service does not permanently store the full text of your articles.

Firebase

We use Firebase for authentication, analytics, and cloud storage. Firebase collects and processes information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of BiteSizR, our users, or others
• In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Data portability for information you have provided to us

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bitesizrtalk@gmail.com.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at bitesizrtalk@gmail.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

International Users

The Service is hosted and operated in the United States. If you are using the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

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We use Perplexity AI API to process and summarize article content. Article content is temporarily processed through this service and is not permanently stored by Perplexity.

Firebase Services

• Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication for secure user sign-in.
• Cloud Storage: We use Firebase Firestore for cloud data storage and synchronization.
• Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our Service.
• Crash Reporting: We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app stability and fix issues.
• Privacy Compliance: Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Payment Processing

• App Store Payments: Premium subscription payments are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Payment Privacy: We do not receive or store your payment card information.
• Billing Data: We may receive limited billing information to manage your subscription status.

Content Extraction

• Web Content: We may retrieve publicly available web content from URLs you submit for summarization.
• Content Sources: We respect robots.txt files and website terms of service when extracting content.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

• When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• When you choose to share summaries through social media or messaging platforms

Service Providers

• AI Processing: Article content is shared with Perplexity AI API solely for summarization purposes
• Cloud Services: Data is stored and processed by Firebase (Google) services
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data is shared with analytics providers

Legal Requirements

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• To respond to valid legal requests from law enforcement or government agencies
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of BiteSizR, our users, or others
• To prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities

Business Transfers

• In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
• In such cases, we will notify you and ensure continued protection of your personal information

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal limitations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a commonly used format
• Restriction: Object to or restrict certain processing of your information

Account Management

• Account Deletion: You can delete your account through the app settings
• Data Export: You can export your saved articles and summaries
• Preference Management: You can modify your privacy preferences in the app

Marketing and Communications

• Opt-out: You can opt out of promotional communications
• Essential Communications: We may still send service-related announcements

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bitesizrtalk@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

Retention Periods

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
• Saved Articles: Retained until you delete them or terminate your account
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

Data Deletion

• Account Termination: When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 90 days
• Backup Deletion: Data in backups will be deleted according to our backup retention schedule
• Legal Exceptions: Some data may be retained if required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and audits
• Employee Training: Security awareness training for all employees
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents

Security Limitations

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

• The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly

Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at bitesizrtalk@gmail.com.

International Users and Data Transfers

Global Service

• The Service is available globally, subject to local laws and regulations
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local privacy laws

Data Transfer Safeguards

• Adequacy Decisions: We rely on adequacy decisions where available
• Standard Contractual Clauses: We use standard contractual clauses for international transfers
• Consent: In some cases, we may rely on your explicit consent for data transfers

Regional Rights

Users in certain regions may have additional rights under local privacy laws, including:

• European Union: Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California: Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other Jurisdictions: Rights under applicable local privacy laws

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Website Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Remember your preferences

Mobile App Tracking

Our mobile app may use local storage and tracking technologies to:

• Store user preferences and settings
• Provide offline functionality
• Analyze app usage for improvements

Your Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Update Process

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law
• Material changes will be communicated through the app, email, or website notification
• The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised

Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Version History

Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are not maintained or accessible. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date above and applies to all information collected by BiteSizR.