Privacy Policy — Sift

Last updated: April 2026

Sift respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the Sift mobile application.

1. Data Collection

Sift does not require user accounts or collect personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number.

However, the app uses Firebase services (by Google) for push notifications and analytics. These services may automatically collect limited technical information such as device identifiers, app usage data, and diagnostic information to support notifications and improve app performance.

2. Local Storage

Minimal data like cached news and onboarding status is stored locally on your device.

3. Internet Usage

Sift connects to the internet to fetch curated news and load external articles.

4. Third-Party Content

External news websites may have their own privacy policies. Sift does not control third-party data collection.

5. Analytics and Tracking

Sift uses Firebase Analytics to understand general app usage and improve user experience. This data is collected in an aggregated and non-personally identifiable manner.

Sift does not use tracking for advertising purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

Sift uses Firebase, a service provided by Google, for analytics and push notifications. Firebase may collect limited device and usage information as required for these features.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share user data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Sift does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Security

All content is delivered over secure HTTPS connections.

10. Changes

This policy may be updated in the future.

11. Contact

Email: sift.news.app@gmail.com