Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 6, 2026

1. Introduction

BrifMe ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using BrifMe, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials (managed through Clerk).
  • Profile Information: Optional information you provide such as preferences, interests, and profile settings.
  • Channel Configurations: Topics and preferences you set for your personalized briefing channels.
  • Payment Information: Billing details are collected and processed by our payment processor, Paddle. We do not store full payment card details.
  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting support or providing feedback.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and briefings played.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and other standard server logs.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and functionality. See Section 7 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Generate personalized briefings based on your preferences
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Send service-related communications and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management
  • Paddle: Payment processing and subscription management
  • Anthropic: AI content generation (Claude API)
  • ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech audio generation
  • Cloudinary: Media storage and delivery
  • Vercel: Hosting and infrastructure
  • Neon: Database services
  • Resend: Email delivery

These providers only access information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide services to you
  • Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service. Can be disabled in your browser settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@brifme.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Additional Information for Specific Regions

European Economic Area (EEA)

If you are in the EEA, our legal basis for processing personal data includes: contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

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