Briefcast Privacy Policy

Briefcast
Operated by LGX2Richards LLC
4030 Wake Forest Road, STE 349, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
Last Updated: July 1, 20261. Introduction
Briefcast ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by LGX2Richards LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, operates the Briefcast mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
● Email address and password (used to create and authenticate your account)
● First name and city (optional, used to personalize your experience)
● Date of birth (used solely to enforce our minimum age requirement of 13 years)
Information collected automatically:
● Broadcast usage data: topics selected, broadcasts generated, playback events
● Device identifiers and session tokens managed by Firebase Authentication
● App crash reports and error logs collected by Sentry
● Analytics events such as app opens, broadcast completions, and feature interactions, collected by Mixpanel
● Advertising identifiers used by Google AdMob to serve and measure ads
Information from third-party services:
● Subscription and purchase status from RevenueCat (we do not store your payment card information; billing is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store)3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
● Create and manage your account
● Generate personalized AI audio broadcasts based on your selected topics and preferences
● Deliver scheduled push notifications you have opted into
● Serve advertisements to free-tier users via Google AdMob
● Process and verify subscription purchases through RevenueCat and Apple
● Monitor app stability and diagnose technical issues via Sentry
● Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve the App via Mixpanel
● Send transactional emails (account welcome, password reset, purchase receipt) via Resend
● Enforce our minimum age requirement and Terms of Use
● Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information to train AI models. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.4. Third-Party Services
Your use of the App involves the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
Google Firebase (Firebase Authentication and Firestore)
Firebase manages account authentication and stores your user profile and broadcast history in a secure cloud database. Your data is processed by Google LLC. Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Anthropic (Claude API)
Broadcast scripts are generated by Anthropic's Claude AI model (claude-haiku). Your topic selections and optional personalization preferences (such as favorite teams or city) are sent to Anthropic's API to generate content. Input data is transmitted over encrypted connections. Anthropic Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
OpenAI (Text-to-Speech API)
Generated broadcast scripts are converted to audio using OpenAI's TTS service. Script text is transmitted to OpenAI's servers for audio synthesis. OpenAI Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Mixpanel
We use Mixpanel to collect anonymized analytics about how users interact with the App — such as which topics are selected and how often broadcasts are completed. This data does not include your broadcast content. Mixpanel Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Sentry
Sentry captures crash reports and error logs to help us identify and fix technical problems. These reports may include device type, OS version, app version, and stack traces. They do not include your broadcast content or personally identifying information beyond a session identifier. Sentry Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy
Google AdMob
Free-tier users see advertisements served by Google AdMob. AdMob may use your advertising identifier to deliver personalized ads. You can limit ad tracking in your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking). Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
RevenueCat
RevenueCat manages subscription entitlements and purchase verification. RevenueCat receives your App Store anonymous customer identifier and subscription status. RevenueCat does not receive your payment card information. RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Resend
We use Resend to send transactional emails. Your email address is stored in Resend's contact system for this purpose. Resend Privacy Policy: https://resend.com/legal/privacy-policy5. Data Retention
● Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your profile, broadcast history, and associated data are permanently deleted within 30 days.
● Broadcast cache: Generic cached broadcast content (not tied to your identity) may be retained for up to 24 hours.
● Analytics data: Anonymized aggregate analytics are retained for up to 24 months.
● Crash logs: Error reports are retained for up to 90 days.
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by using the "Delete Account" option in the App's Settings screen, or by emailing [email protected].6. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We require users to provide their date of birth during signup and block account creation for users who do not meet this minimum age requirement. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.7. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
● Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
● Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
● Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
● Right to restriction: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
● Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
● Right to object: You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
● Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent (such as push notifications), you may withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
● Right to know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
● Right to delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
● Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is required, but you may contact us to confirm this at any time.
● Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a request, contact us at [email protected].9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. User authentication is managed by Firebase Authentication using encrypted tokens. All data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS. Server-side secrets (API keys) are never stored in the App and are accessible only to our backend cloud functions. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.10. Push Notifications
If you grant permission, we may send push notifications to your device for scheduled daily briefings and re-engagement reminders. You can withdraw this permission at any time in your device's notification settings or within the App's Settings screen.11. International Data Transfers
We are based in the United States. If you access the App from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to this transfer. Where required by law, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
LGX2Richards LLC DBA Briefcast
4030 Wake Forest Road, STE 349
Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
Franklin County, North Carolina
Email: [email protected]
App: Use the "Delete Account" option in Settings to immediately initiate account and data deletion.This Privacy Policy was prepared for Briefcast, operated by LGX2Richards LLC, and is effective as of July 1, 2026.