Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to BrytaAfrica ("we", "us", "our"). We built BrytaAfrica as a short-form mobile app for reading African stories. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile and web applications.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and profile information. This data is stored securely in our Supabase backend.
- Usage Data & Analytics: We automatically collect analytics data about how you interact with the app (e.g., story views, clicks, time spent). We use Mixpanel to track and analyze this usage data in an aggregated and anonymized form.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To personalize your experience, including customized story feeds, bookmarks, and trivia progress.
- To analyze usage patterns via Mixpanel and make data-driven improvements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
On the web, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences and capture analytics data. On mobile, we use secure local storage for session management.
5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Links
Some stories include links to external resources or affiliate links for purchasing books. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and recommend you review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect when changes were made.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at brytaafrica@gmail.com.