Welcome to ThreadPocket (hereinafter referred to as "the App"). We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy
Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the App, you
agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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Information We Collect
The App may collect the following types of information:
Anonymous Identifier: We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication to create an
anonymous account for syncing your data across devices. This process does not collect your real
name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information.
User-Generated Content: Bookmark data you save through the App, including
Threads post URLs, titles, summaries, thumbnail links, and categories you create. This data is
used to provide core bookmark management features.
Device Information: We may automatically collect technical information such
as device type, operating system version, and app version to improve performance and user
experience.
Advertising Data (Mobile App): The ThreadPocket mobile app uses Google AdMob
to display advertisements. Google AdMob may collect data through advertising IDs to serve
personalized ads. For details, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
Advertising Data (Website): The ThreadPocket website uses Google AdSense to
display advertisements. Google AdSense may collect data through cookies and other tracking
technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. For details, please refer
to Google's Privacy Policy and Google Ads Policy.
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How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Providing, maintaining, and improving the App's
features
Syncing your bookmark data to the cloud (Google
Cloud Firestore) for cross-device access
Displaying advertisements (Mobile App: Google
AdMob; Website: Google AdSense)
Diagnosing technical issues and improving app
stability
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Data Storage & Security
Your bookmark data is stored on Google Cloud
Firestore, and all data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS.
Each user's data is isolated through Firebase
Security Rules, ensuring other users cannot access your data.
We do not store sensitive personal information
in plain text on local devices.
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Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except in
the following cases:
Service Providers: We use third-party services such as Google Firebase (Cloud
Firestore, Authentication), Google AdMob (mobile app advertising), and Google AdSense (website
advertising). These service providers process data under their respective privacy
policies.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or
to protect our rights.
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Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access and Manage: You can view, edit, or delete your bookmarks and
categories at any time within the App.
Data Deletion: You can delete all bookmark data through the App. For complete
account data deletion, please contact us via email.
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads (Mobile App): You can reset your advertising ID
or opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (Google AdMob).
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads (Website): You can manage or opt out of Google
AdSense personalized ads through Google Ad Settings or your browser's cookie settings.
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Children's Privacy
The App is not designed for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal
information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such data.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an
updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: