Privacy Policy for Genio Feed

Last Updated: [Date - e.g., August 11, 2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Genio Feed ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome Extension.

By using the Genio Feed extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our service to you:

Account Data: When you register for an account, we use Firebase Authentication to collect your email address and a hashed version of your password. We also store your unique user ID provided by Firebase.
User-Generated Content: We store the data you explicitly create and save within the extension. This includes:
- Saved articles (URL, title, and cleaned content).
- RSS feed subscriptions (URLs and titles).
- Custom prompts you create for the AI assistant.
- Your chat history with the AI assistant.
Payment Information: We use Stripe for payment processing. We do not directly collect or store your credit card information. This information is provided directly to Stripe, whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account.
To provide the core functionalities of the extension, such as saving articles, managing feeds, and interacting with the AI.
To sync your data across devices where you are logged in.
To process transactions for coin purchases.
To respond to your support requests and inquiries.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We use third-party services like Google Firebase (for authentication and database) and Stripe (for payments). These services only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, provided by Google Firebase, to protect your information. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out 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.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [genio.business.real@gmail.com]