Decipher’s Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Decipher. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name and email address you provide.

Reading Data: We collect data on the topics you read and your interaction with the app to personalise your experience.

Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and operating system, as well as your IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personalization: We use your reading data to tailor the content and recommendations to your preferences.

Communication: We may use your account information to send you updates, newsletters, communication and promotional materials. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

Improvement: We analyze your reading data to improve the app’s functionality and user experience.

Security: We use the information we collect to detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security breaches.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and data analysis.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities under official circumstances.

5. Data Security

We implement standard and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal information. We will process your request, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. 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 effective date. Your continued use of the app after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at founders@decipher.news

Effective as of 20 May, 2024

Last updated 31 May, 2024