Privacy Policy for 'gist'

Effective Date: Aug 15, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how gist (“Licensor,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use gist (the “App”) and related services. It supplements our terms and conditions at readwithgist.com/terms.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not require you to provide personally identifiable information such as your name, phone number, or physical address to use the App.

When you connect your Gmail account, we may access:

Email metadata (e.g., sender, subject, date)
Content of newsletters
Associated attachments or images

This access is only with your explicit consent.

1.2 Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

Your device’s IP address
App usage statistics (e.g., launch frequency)
Crash reports and performance metrics

1.3 In-App Settings and Data

App settings and preferences are stored locally on your device and may be stored in iCloud for syncing across devices.

1.4 Purchase Data

If you make in-app purchases, payment is handled by Apple’s App Store. We may receive transaction receipts but do not have access to your payment details.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Providing the App

We use your data to:

Retrieve and display newsletters
Sync your settings across devices
Manage your subscription and in-app purchases

2.2 Improving the App

Aggregated, anonymized data may be used to:

Monitor performance
Detect and fix crashes
Improve features and usability

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate with trusted third parties to provide functionality:

Apple StoreKit – For payment and subscription processing
Google Gmail API – For retrieving newsletter emails with your consent
Google Gemini – For final stage of filtering if all other methods fail
Google Firebase & Crashlytics – For crash reporting and analytics

Use of these services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. Google API and Limited Use Compliance

Our use of Gmail data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements:

We only use Gmail data to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominent in the App’s interface.
We do not use or transfer Gmail data for ad targeting, personalized advertising, or interest-based advertising.
We do not allow humans to read your Gmail data unless:
- We have your explicit consent,
- It is necessary for security, compliance, or legal purposes, or
- It is necessary for the App’s functionality (e.g., support requests you initiate).
We only transfer Gmail data to third parties when required to operate or improve prominent user-facing features, and only to authorized service providers.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your data. We may share data:

With service providers who help us operate the App
As required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, or property

6. Your Privacy Choices

Opt-Out of Personalized Ads – Adjust your device settings to limit ad tracking.
Revoke Gmail Access – You can revoke the App’s Gmail access in your Google Account settings.
Delete Local Data – Uninstall the App or manage iCloud data in your Apple ID settings.

7. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you reside. By using the App, you consent to this processing.

10. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Gmail data is stored only as long as needed to provide the App’s functionality.

11. Your Rights

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

Access the data we hold about you
Request corrections or deletions
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time

12. Assignment

If ownership or control of the App changes (e.g., through sale, merger, or acquisition), your data may be transferred to the new owner, who will be bound by this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the App and/or on our website. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: adil@halfbakedgoods.co