Last updated: November 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Flowbrd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Currently, Flowbrd does not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
IP Address: For analytics and security purposes

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use local storage to save your preferences such as:

Theme preference (dark/light mode)
Category filter selections
Display preferences (compact mode, focus mode)

This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Improve user experience and functionality
Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
Detect and prevent technical issues
Ensure the security of the Service

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 RSS Feed Providers

Flowbrd aggregates content from various RSS feeds. When you click on an article link, you will be directed to the original publisher's website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure

Our Service is hosted on AWS Amplify. AWS may collect certain information as outlined in their privacy policy. We recommend reviewing AWS's privacy policy for more information.

4.3 Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how users interact with our Service. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage patterns.

4.4 Advertising (Google AdSense)

When advertising is enabled, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Display personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests
Measure ad performance and engagement
Prevent fraudulent activity

Google uses cookies that enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to Flowbrd and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use partner sites, please review Google's Privacy & Terms.

4.5 Affiliate Links

Flowbrd may contain affiliate links to third-party services (such as premium RSS readers). If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe will add value to our users. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, property, or safety
With service providers who assist in operating our Service

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review information we may have about you
Clear your local storage and cookies at any time
Opt-out of analytics tracking (via browser settings)
Request deletion of any data we may hold

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent for personalized advertising

For EU users, we comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookie consent and data processing. You can manage your cookie preferences and opt-out of personalized advertising at any time through Google Ads Settings or your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hellopulseboard@gmail.com