With the following privacy policy we would like to inform you which types of your personal data (hereinafter also abbreviated as "data") we process for which purposes and in which scope. The privacy statement applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in the context of providing our services and in particular on our websites, in mobile applications and within external online presences, such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online services").
GrainBook is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services. By using GrainBook, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
The controller responsible for data processing is:
GrainBook
Email: contact@thegrainbook.com
The following overview summarizes the types of data processed and the purposes of their processing:
We process your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. The legal bases for processing include:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
We may share your personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances:
We ensure that all third parties are bound by appropriate data protection agreements and process your data only as instructed.
Some of our service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities, to protect your personal data.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Upon deletion:
Our mobile application may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain sessions, and analyze usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings.
To use GrainBook, you need to create an account. During registration, we collect:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
GrainBook allows you to connect various content sources:
When you connect your YouTube account, we access your subscriptions and video metadata to provide summaries. We do not store your YouTube credentials; authentication is handled securely through OAuth.
We collect information about podcasts you follow to aggregate episodes and generate summaries. No personal listening data is shared with third parties.
When you connect email newsletters, we access only the newsletters you specify. We do not read your personal emails or share your email credentials.
GrainBook uses artificial intelligence to generate summaries and insights from your content sources. This processing:
We use secure cloud infrastructure to store and process your data. All data is encrypted and stored in compliance with industry standards. Our cloud providers are carefully selected based on their security practices and data protection compliance.
We may send you service-related notifications, updates, and promotional communications. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time, but service-related communications are necessary for account management.
We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our app, identify issues, and improve performance. This data is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify individual users.
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thegrainbook.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of GrainBook after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@thegrainbook.com
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries promptly.
