1. Introduction
Reverse Politics (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS app and web platform (“Services”). By using Reverse Politics, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information:
- App Store receipts (via StoreKit) to verify your subscription status (if purchased in-app).
- Patreon membership data when you choose to log in with Patreon: Patreon user ID, email, and current membership status/tier to verify access. We do not receive your Patreon password or payment details.
- Optional email address only if you submit feedback, and solely to respond.
- Usage Data:
- Anonymous analytics events (screen views, button taps, session lengths) collected by Firebase Analytics. We do not collect names, emails, or other personal identifiers via analytics.
- Crash reports (with your permission) to diagnose and fix issues.
- Session information (e.g., an anonymous user ID stored in an HTTP-only cookie) to keep you signed in and apply feature limits.
- Device Data:
- Preferences such as selected region, theme (light/dark), and notification schedule are stored locally on your device.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver Services: Load and filter regional news, generate AI-driven analyses, and (if enabled) send daily digests at your chosen time.
- Access Management: Verify and manage your premium access using your Patreon membership status or in-app subscription receipt.
- Product Improvement: Analyze anonymous analytics to identify bugs and prioritize new features.
- Communications: Reply to your feedback and send transactional messages (e.g., access confirmations). Patreon billing communications are managed by Patreon.
We never sell or rent your personal data.
4. Third-Party Services
- Patreon: We use Patreon for authentication and to verify membership status/tier. Your billing and payment details are processed by Patreon under their terms and privacy policy.
- Firebase Analytics: Collects only anonymous usage data (no personal identifiers) under Google’s privacy terms.
- AppHud (if applicable): Manages in-app subscriptions/purchases in compliance with Apple’s App Store guidelines.
- AI Processing: Headlines and article IDs are sent to our AI backend for analysis—no personal identifiers included.
5. Data Security
- Local Storage: Sensitive tokens are secured in the iOS Keychain; preferences in UserDefaults.
- Cookies: We use HTTP-only, secure cookies to maintain your session on the web.
- Server Security: All network traffic is encrypted with HTTPS; any data stored on our servers is encrypted at rest.
6. Your Choices
- Opt-Out Analytics: You may disable analytics tracking in the app’s Settings.
- Notifications: Manage or disable notifications in your device’s Settings.
- Patreon Access: You can log out at any time from our app/website. To revoke data sharing and manage/cancel your membership, visit your Patreon account settings on patreon.com.
- Data Deletion: To request deletion of any feedback-related or account-associated data we store, email us at [email protected]. For billing data or membership records held by Patreon, please contact Patreon directly.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll post the latest “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of our Services means you accept any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to request data deletion, please contact us at: [email protected]