Privacy Policy

Introduction

HN Wire ("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 mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

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

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

HN Wire is designed to be privacy-focused. We minimize data collection to only what is necessary to provide our services:

• User preferences: Reading preferences, bookmarks, and app settings are stored locally on your device only. We do not collect or transmit this data to our servers.
• Future iCloud sync (not yet implemented): In the future, you may have the option to sync your preferences and bookmarks via your personal iCloud account. This data would be stored in your own iCloud storage and would not be accessible to us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use HN Wire, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage data: App interactions, features used, and crash reports to improve app stability.
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to understand how users interact with our app.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the HN Wire app
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

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

• Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Local data on your device is stored securely using platform-provided secure storage
• Cloud-synced data is encrypted at rest
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services

HN Wire may use third-party services that collect information:

• Hacker News API: We fetch content from the official Hacker News API. We do not share your personal information with Hacker News.
• Analytics providers: We may use anonymous analytics to understand app usage and improve performance.
• Crash reporting: We may collect crash reports to identify and fix bugs.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Data Retention

We retain any automatically collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Since your preferences and bookmarks are stored locally on your device, you have full control over this data and can delete it at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data.

Children's Privacy

HN Wire 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, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Contact Us

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