Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2025

1. Introduction

RSS Renaissance ("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 Service. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact information (name, email) when you contact us
  • RSS feed URLs you add to the Service
  • Feedback and correspondence you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)
  • Performance and error logs

2.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to cache feed data and articles for offline access. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for the Service to function.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process and respond to your inquiries
  • Generate AI summaries of articles
  • Detect and prevent technical issues
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Send important service updates (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. 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 data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., OpenAI for AI summaries, hosting providers) who assist in operating the Service
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. AI and Third-Party Services

We use OpenAI's API to generate article summaries. When you request a summary, the article content is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing. OpenAI's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy. We do not send personally identifiable information with summary requests.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can delete your local data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of certain data collection practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and local storage to provide the Service. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our Contact page.