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Hexbrief Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Hexbrief is a text-first engineering reading app. It helps readers discover engineering blog posts and decide whether to open the original article.

Information We Collect

Hexbrief does not require an account for the beta release.

The app may store the following information on your device:

The app may record aggregate article activity in our backend, such as:

These counters are used to understand which articles are useful to readers and to improve content selection. They are not linked to a named user account.

Information We Do Not Collect

Hexbrief does not intentionally collect:

Hexbrief does not include advertising SDKs or third-party analytics SDKs in the beta release.

How We Use Information

We use app data to:

Third-Party Services

Hexbrief uses Supabase to store article data and aggregate article counters.

Hexbrief uses Expo and Google Play for app distribution and testing.

When you tap “Read Full”, the app opens the original publisher website. That website is controlled by the publisher and is governed by the publisher’s own privacy policy.

Data Storage

Saved articles and preferences are stored locally on your device. You can remove local app data by clearing app storage or uninstalling the app.

Backend article data and aggregate counters are stored in Supabase.

Children’s Privacy

Hexbrief is intended for software engineers and technical readers. It is not directed to children under 13.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as the app changes. If we make meaningful changes, we will update the “Last updated” date.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact:

hexbrief@gmail.com