Privacy Policy

1 Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to collecting as little personal data as possible.

The Bright Feed is a news aggregation platform that allows users to create accounts, customize preferences, save content, and participate in optional interactive features such as games. We do not use advertising trackers, sell personal data, or track users across websites.

2 Information We Collect

Account Information (if you create an account)

When you create an account, we may store:

• Email address or username
• Encrypted authentication credentials
• User preferences (such as saved topics or liked stories)
• Optional activity data (such as game results)

This information is used only to provide core site functionality.

Usage Analytics (Privacy-Friendly)

We use basic, aggregated analytics to understand how the site is used (for example, which pages are most popular).

• Analytics are self-hosted
• No cookies are used for analytics
• No personal data is collected
• No cross-site or cross-device tracking
• IP addresses are not stored

Analytics data is used solely to improve site performance and content.

Technical & Security Data

This site is delivered through Cloudflare, which provides:

• Content delivery (CDN)
• DDoS protection
• Web application firewall (WAF)
• TLS/HTTPS security

Cloudflare may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses) solely for security and performance purposes. This processing is considered strictly necessary and is not used for advertising or profiling.

3 Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies, including:

• Session cookies required for login and authentication
• Security-related cookies (e.g., CSRF protection)
• Preferences required for site functionality

We do not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Tracking cookies
• Third-party marketing cookies

Because all cookies used are essential to site operation, no cookie consent banner is required.

4 How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Authenticate users
• Save preferences and settings
• Provide interactive features
• Maintain site security
• Improve site performance and usability

We do not use personal data for advertising or resale.

5 Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be processed by trusted infrastructure providers strictly for:

• Hosting
• Security
• Performance

All such processing is limited to what is necessary to operate the service.

6 Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account remains active
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated form
• You may request deletion of your account at any time

7 Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

8 Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.