Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Newble ("Newble," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website at https://www.newble.app, our mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Service.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide, maintain, and improve our Service. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information

When you create an account with Newble, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Profile information (optional, such as profile picture, bio, interests)
  • Username and display name

Payment Information

If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect:

  • Billing name and address
  • Payment method information (credit/debit card details or other payment information)
  • Transaction history and purchase records

Note: Payment card information is processed and stored by our third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

User Content

Information you submit or create while using the Service:

  • URLs and links to articles you save
  • Tags, categories, and organization preferences
  • Content you share publicly or with other users
  • Feedback, support requests, and communications with our team

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (device type, model, operating system, browser type and version)
  • Unique device identifiers (such as advertising IDs, device IDs)
  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • App version and configuration settings
  • Usage data (features accessed, time spent, frequency of use, articles saved and read)
  • Interaction data (summaries accessed, audio played, searches conducted)
  • Performance and error logs

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Authenticate your account
  • Analyze how you use the Service
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Measure the effectiveness of our Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

For more information about the cookies we use, please see Section 9 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

Social Media Integration

If you choose to connect your social media accounts or use social login features:

  • Profile information from the connected social media account
  • Information you choose to share from your social media activity

Article Content

When you save an article to Newble:

  • We access the publicly available content from the URL you provide
  • We extract text, metadata, images, and other content elements
  • This content is processed by our Al to generate summaries

Third-Party Services and Integrations

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to Newble, such as:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Business partners and affiliates

1.4 Information Derived or Inferred

We may derive or infer additional information based on the data we collect, including:

  • Interests and preferences based on your reading habits
  • Content recommendations and personalization
  • Usage patterns and trends

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Maintain the Service

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and save articles you submit
  • Generate Al-powered summaries and audio content
  • Provide offline access to your saved content
  • Synchronize data across your devices
  • Enable social features (following users, sharing content)
  • Deliver notifications about new content and updates

2.2 To Process Payments and Transactions

  • Process subscription payments and billing
  • Manage your subscription plan
  • Send receipts and billing statements
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Comply with financial and tax regulations

2.3 To Improve and Optimize the Service

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Conduct research and development
  • Test new features and improvements
  • Train and improve our Al models and algorithms
  • Optimize summary quality and accuracy
  • Enhance user experience and interface design
  • Debug technical issues and improve performance

2.4 To Personalize Your Experience

  • Recommend articles and content based on your interests
  • Customize your feed and notifications
  • Suggest users to follow
  • Tailor the Service to your preferences

2.5 To Communicate with You

  • Send service-related announcements and updates
  • Respond to your support requests and inquiries
  • Send notifications about your account activity
  • Deliver marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Request feedback and conduct surveys

2.6 To Ensure Security and Prevent Abuse

  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Protect against security threats
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Investigate and address violations
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of Newble and our users

2.7 For Legal and Compliance Purposes

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests, court orders, and government inquiries
  • Enforce our agreements and policies
  • Protect our legal rights and interests

2.8 For Machine Learning and Al Development

We use aggregated, anonymized, and de-identified data to:

  • Train and improve our Al summarization models
  • Enhance natural language processing capabilities
  • Develop new features and technologies
  • Conduct research on content summarization

We will not use your personal information for Al training purposes in a manner that identifies you individually without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

3.1 Consent

We process your personal information when you have given us explicit consent, such as:

  • Subscribing to marketing communications
  • Enabling location services
  • Connecting third-party accounts
  • Accepting cookies and tracking technologies

You may withdraw your consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

3.2 Performance of a Contract

We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, including:

  • Providing access to the Service
  • Processing your subscription payments
  • Delivering the features you have requested

3.3 Legitimate Interests

We may process your data for our legitimate business interests, such as:

  • Improving and optimizing the Service
  • Conducting analytics and research
  • Detecting and preventing fraud
  • Ensuring security and stability
  • Marketing our services to existing users

We balance our legitimate interests against your rights and freedoms, and we do not process your data when your interests override ours.

3.4 Legal Obligations

We process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as:

  • Tax and accounting obligations
  • Responding to legal requests
  • Complying with regulatory requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Service Providers and Vendors

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting providers (for data storage and infrastructure)
  • Payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
  • Email service providers (for transactional and marketing emails)
  • Customer support platforms (for managing support requests)
  • Content delivery networks (for delivering content efficiently)
  • Al and machine learning services (for processing and analysis)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purposes we authorize.

4.2 With Other Users (When You Choose to Share)

When you use our social features:

  • Your public profile information (username, profile picture, bio) is visible to other users
  • Content you choose to share publicly can be viewed by other users
  • Users you follow can see your public activity
  • Your shared lists and collections are visible to users you grant access to

You can control the visibility of your content through your privacy settings.

4.3 For Business Transfers

If Newble is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Newble, our users, or the public
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
  • Protect against legal liability

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

4.6 Aggregated and De-identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with:

  • Business partners
  • Research institutions
  • The public (for trends, statistics, and insights)

5. International Data Transfers

Newble is based in USA. If you access the Service from outside USA, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in USA or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

5.1 Safeguards for EU/EEA Users

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we ensure that international data transfers comply with GDPR requirements by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing certain countries as providing adequate data protection
  • Other approved transfer mechanisms under GDPR

You may request more information about the specific safeguards we use by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6.1 Account Data

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service.

6.2 Article and Usage Data

  • Saved articles and summaries are retained as long as you maintain your account
  • You can delete individual articles or summaries at any time
  • Usage and analytics data is typically retained for 24-36 months for analysis and improvement purposes

6.3 Payment Data

We retain payment and transaction records for as long as required for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes (typically 7-10 years).

6.4 Marketing Data

If you opt out of marketing communications, we retain a record of your opt-out preference to ensure we do not contact you again.

6.5 Legal and Security Data

We may retain certain information for longer periods when required for legal, regulatory, security, or fraud prevention purposes.

6.6 After Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

  • Your personal information is deleted or anonymized within 30-90 days
  • Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited period
  • We may retain aggregated, anonymized data for analytical purposes
  • We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention)

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Rights for All Users

Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal information through your account settings.

Correction

You can update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion

You can delete your account and personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that some information may be retained as described in Section 6 (Data Retention).

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings.

7.2 Additional Rights for EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following additional rights:

Right to Rectification

You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected.

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we limit how we process your data in certain situations.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

7.3 Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know

You have the right to request disclosure of:

  • The categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you
  • The categories of sources from which we collected your personal information
  • The business or commercial purposes for collecting or selling your personal information
  • The categories of third parties with whom we share your personal information

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some data sharing for advertising purposes may qualify as a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to provide the Service.

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Please include:

  • Your name and email address associated with your account
  • A description of the specific right you wish to exercise
  • Any additional information needed to verify your identity

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are under 13, please do not use the Service or provide any personal information to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

8.1 Age Verification

While we do not verify the age of all users, we rely on users to provide accurate age information. If you are between 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you should obtain parental or guardian consent before using the Service.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide, maintain, and improve the Service.

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Session management
  • Load balancing

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service. They collect information about:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on the Service
  • User paths and navigation patterns
  • Performance metrics and errors

We use analytics providers such as Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They track:

  • Your browsing activity across websites
  • Your interactions with ads
  • Conversions and attribution

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or browser settings.

9.2 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Advertising networks

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

9.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Mobile Device Settings

You can manage cookies and tracking on mobile devices through:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain tracking through:

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out: https://optout.aboutads.info
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

9.4 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or block cookies, certain features of the Service may not function properly, and your user experience may be limited.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

10.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include:

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Secure software development practices

Administrative Safeguards

  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Employee training on data security and privacy
  • Background checks for employees with access to sensitive data
  • Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors
  • Incident response procedures

Physical Safeguards

  • Secure data centers with restricted access
  • Environmental controls and disaster recovery systems
  • Physical security measures for our facilities

10.2 Limitations of Security

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
  • Using strong, unique passwords
  • Logging out of your account when using shared devices
  • Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access

10.3 Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the breach promptly
  • Notify affected users as required by applicable law
  • Notify relevant authorities as required by law
  • Take steps to mitigate harm and prevent future breaches

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by Newble. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services.

We are not responsible for:

  • The privacy practices of third-party websites and services
  • The content or practices of linked sites
  • Your interactions with third parties

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your personal information to them.

11.1 Article Content from Third Parties

When you save an article from a third-party website:

  • We access publicly available content from that website
  • The original publisher's terms and privacy policy apply to their content
  • We process the content solely to provide you with summaries
  • We attribute content to the original source

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

12.1 Notice of Changes

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and in the mobile app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
  • Displaying a prominent notice within the Service

12.2 Your Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after we post or notify you of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to the updated Privacy Policy, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account.

12.3 Review of Changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

13. California Shine the Light Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (the "Shine the Light" law) permits California residents to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected] with "California Shine the Light Request" in the subject line.

14. Your Choices and Controls

You have several choices regarding how we collect, use, and share your information:

14.1 Account Settings

You can control many aspects of data collection and use through your account settings, including:

  • Profile visibility and privacy settings
  • Communication preferences
  • Notification settings
  • Content sharing preferences
  • Connected accounts and integrations

14.2 Email Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
  • Adjusting your email preferences in account settings

Note: You cannot opt out of service-related emails (such as account notifications, security alerts, and billing statements).

14.3 Push Notifications

You can manage push notifications through:

  • App settings within Newble
  • Device settings on your mobile device

14.4 Location Services

You can control location data collection through:

  • App permission settings
  • Device location settings

14.5 Cookies and Tracking

You can manage cookies and tracking as described in Section 9 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

14.6 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time by:

  • Contacting us at [email protected]
  • Following the account deletion process in your account settings (if available)

Account deletion will result in the permanent removal of your account and associated data, subject to retention requirements described in Section 6 (Data Retention).

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Newble Privacy Team

15.1 Data Protection Officer (EU/EEA)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

15.2 Response Time

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days. If we require additional time, we will notify you of the extension and the reasons for it.

16. Supervisory Authority (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe that we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.

You can find contact information for EU data protection authorities at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

17. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

17.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

17.2 Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah Residents

If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you may have additional privacy rights under your state's privacy laws, including rights similar to those described for California residents in Section 7.3.

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

Thank you for trusting Newble with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with transparency about our data practices.