Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Oval Brief ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, we collect your email address to send you updates and notifications.
- Usage Preferences: Your saved filters, bookmarks, and reading preferences within the app.
Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage analytics, including pages visited, features used, and general usage patterns. This helps us improve the Service.
- Device Information: Basic device information such as device type, operating system, and app version for compatibility and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Send you updates about new features or important changes (if subscribed)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Buttondown: For email newsletter management. Their privacy policy is available at buttondown.email/privacy.
- PostHog: For analytics. Their privacy policy is available at posthog.com/privacy.
- Cloudflare: For website hosting. Their privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the Service and as described in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email
Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: