Effective Date: January 16, 2026

Welcome to The Daily Gist. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (encrypted).
• Content Data: Links you save, notes you add, and any content you create within the app.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including features accessed and time spent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve The Daily Gist
• Create and manage your account
• Send you notifications about your daily editions (if enabled)
• Enable social features like following other users and sharing editions
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• With your consent or at your direction
• When you share editions publicly or with other users
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your password is encrypted using industry-standard hashing algorithms.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your data
• Data portability
• Opt-out of certain data uses

Children's Privacy

The Daily Gist is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

thedailygistapp@gmail.com