Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Smart Ants. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

When you sign in using Google Authentication, we collect the following information:

• Profile Information: Your name, email address, and profile picture url.
• Gamification Data: We track your progress within the app, including "Sugar" points earned, daily streaks, and stories read.

We do not collect passwords (as authentication is handled via Google/Supabase) or financial information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely for the following purposes:

• To provide and personalize your news reading experience.
• To maintain your user profile and gamification stats.
• To communicate with you regarding service updates or account issues.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.

4. Cookies

We use cookies primarily for session management to keep you logged in securely (handled via Supabase Auth). You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling them may verify functionality.

5. Contact & Data Deletion

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us at:
tiwariaman3003@gmail.com