Privacy Policy

Overview

This policy explains what Echosphere collects, why we use it, when we share it, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

• Account information: name, email address, user ID, login provider, and authentication records. Apple may provide a private relay address when you choose Hide My Email.
• Reading activity: topics followed, article views, saved stories, echoes, recommendations, feedback, and reading preferences.
• Device and app information: device type or identifier, operating system, app version, language, network type, and push token if you enable notifications.
• Diagnostics and support: performance, crash information, and information you submit to support.

In-app activity

To improve what Echosphere shows you, we record how you interact with articles in the app: which articles appeared in your feed, which you opened, how long an article stayed open (in whole seconds, up to one hour), and when you tapped share. Each record includes the article, your account, the screen you were on, and the time.

When you share an article, we create a random code that has no link to your identity. If someone opens your shared link, we record only that the code was opened, and nothing about the person who opened it.

These activity records don't include your IP address, device identifiers, or location. They stay in our own database, are not shared with or sold to anyone, and are automatically deleted after 180 days.

How we use information

We use information to provide and personalize your reading experience, recommend relevant content, analyze performance, improve reliability and features, send requested notifications or important service messages, maintain security, and prevent fraud.

Sharing and tracking

We do not sell personal information, use it for third-party advertising, or track you across other companies' apps and websites. We disclose only the information needed to hosting and infrastructure providers; analytics, diagnostics, and notification providers such as Firebase, Sentry, and Expo when configured or used; and authorities when required by law or needed to protect safety.

Retention and deletion

We keep account and reading data while your account is active so the service can function. You can permanently delete your account in Echosphere under Settings → Account → Account data. When deletion completes, Echosphere removes the account and associated operational data and resets the app's analytics identifier. In-app activity records are deleted automatically after 180 days. Aggregated or de-identified analytics that no longer identifies your account may remain. Limited records may remain only when required for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or routine backup rotation.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the information we process, including encrypted network connections and access controls. No internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

You may update your profile, control notifications through Echosphere and iOS Settings, delete your account in the app, and request access, correction, or other applicable privacy rights by contacting us.

Children

Echosphere is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Contact

Questions or privacy requests: privacy@echosphereapp.com.