Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Briefly. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address, name (if provided), and profile picture (if you sign in with OAuth providers like Google or Facebook). If you sign up with email and password, we securely store a hashed version of your password.
Study Materials
We process the text content you provide to generate flashcards, summaries, study guides, and quizzes. This content is processed by our AI systems to create your study materials but is not stored permanently unless you explicitly save it.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps. This helps us improve our service and user experience.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system. This information is used for security purposes and service optimization.
How We Use Your Information
- •To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- •To process your requests and generate study materials
- •To authenticate your account and ensure security
- •To communicate with you about your account and our services
- •To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- •To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- •Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service, such as cloud hosting providers and AI service providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- •Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.
- •Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- •Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- •Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms
- •Regular security audits and updates
- •Access controls and authentication mechanisms
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- •Access: You can request access to your personal information
- •Correction: You can update your profile information at any time
- •Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- •Opt-out: You can opt out of certain data collection practices
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@briefly.app.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, authenticate your account, and improve our service. We use httpOnly cookies for authentication tokens to enhance security. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use our service.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@briefly.app.