Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 23, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Tangent ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information (email address, display name) if you choose to create an account
• Feed subscriptions and blend configurations
• Read-later items and browsing preferences
• Theme and display settings

Information collected automatically:

• Device type and operating system version
• App usage analytics (e.g., features used, session duration)
• Crash reports and error logs for improving app stability

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Sync your feeds, blends, and preferences across devices (if signed in)
• Improve the App's performance and user experience
• Diagnose and fix technical issues

4. Data Storage and Security

Your feed subscriptions and preferences are stored locally on your device. If you sign in, this data is synced to our servers to enable cross-device access. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data in transit and at rest.

5. Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication: For account sign-in (Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In)
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and stability monitoring
• RSS Feed Providers: Content is fetched directly from the RSS feeds you subscribe to

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Export your feed subscriptions and preferences
• Delete your account and all associated data

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or other reasonable means. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the App's support channels.