Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, and profile picture (if provided).
• Profile Data: Your reading preferences, bookmarks, and content interactions.
• Communications: Any messages you send through our platform (e.g., comments on articles).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps.

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use local storage (MMKV) on your device to store:

• Authentication tokens and session data
• User preferences (theme, language, font size)
• Cached content for offline reading

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalise your reading experience (theme, language, font size preferences)
• Send push notifications (with your permission) for new content and updates
• Analyse usage patterns to improve app performance and content relevance
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting (AWS), analytics (Sentry for crash reporting), and push notification services. These providers are bound by data processing agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Aggregated Data: Anonymised, non-personally identifiable data for analytics purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active.

4.1 Clearing Your Activity Data

You can clear your activity data at any time from the app's Settings > Data > Clear All Data. This will:

• Delete your comments from articles (anonymised as "[deleted]" to preserve thread context)
• Remove all your bookmarks
• Remove all your likes
• Clear all cached data on your device (including authentication tokens, requiring re-login)

Your account itself will not be deleted — you can continue using the app after re-authenticating.

4.2 Account Deletion

If you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal data are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Anonymised content (e.g., public comments) may be retained
• Backup copies are purged within 90 days

5. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at mrporterdev@gmail.com.

6. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses and data processing agreements.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Encrypted local storage for authentication tokens
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication for API endpoints

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via:

• In-app notification on next launch
• Email (if you have provided one)
• Updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: mrporterdev@gmail.com
• Address: Tarsier Labs, Bohol, Philippines
• In-App: Settings → About Tarsier

This Privacy Policy is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and Apple App Store Guidelines as of May 2026.