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Privacy Policy

Effective September 29, 2026

Sift is a daily edition app operated by Yash Totale (“we,” “us”). It’s available as a mobile app (iOS and Android) and as a web app at sift.totale.me. This policy explains what information Sift collects, how we use it, and the choices you have; it covers both, and where a practice applies to only one, we say so. Questions? Email support@totale.me.

Information we collect

  • Account information. When you sign in with Google, or with Apple in the mobile app, we receive your email address, your name (if the provider shares it), and a unique account identifier. If you use Sign in with Apple’s “Hide My Email,” we receive a private relay address instead of your real email.
  • Your profile. Your display name and avatar colour. Your display name starts as the name your sign-in provider shares, and you can change either one anytime.
  • Your preferences. The sections you choose and the YouTube channels and podcasts you follow, so we can build your daily edition.
  • Content you save. The articles, videos, and podcast episodes you save to your library.
  • Readers’ notes. Notes you post on a pick, along with the article and edition they belong to and when you posted them. Other readers of that edition see your note with your display name and avatar colour. You can delete your notes anytime. If you report a note, we record that you reported it so we can review it and hide it from you.
  • Editions you share. When you share an edition, anyone with the link can view that copy with your display name.
  • Device and browser storage. We store data on your device and in your browser to keep you signed in and remember preferences, such as your chosen podcast app. This stays on your device and isn’t used to track you. Video playback positions also stay on this device so you can resume watching. They expire after 30 days without playback, and signing out clears them.
  • Notifications (mobile app only). If you enable notifications, a device push token so we can send the once-a-day “new edition” notification.
  • Diagnostics. Crash reports, error logs, and app-performance data that help us diagnose problems. Sift includes no analytics or advertising SDKs.
  • Feedback and support. When you send feedback or contact support, the message you write and any screenshot you attach are sent to Sentry. If you’re signed in, your feedback is linked to your account, including your email; if you’re signed out, you can add an optional reply email so we can respond.

How we use your information

We use the information above to:

  • build and personalize your daily edition and remember your preferences;
  • keep what you save in your library;
  • show your notes to other readers and review notes that are reported;
  • sign you in and keep your account secure;
  • send the daily edition notification, if you’ve enabled it (mobile app);
  • diagnose crashes and improve reliability; and
  • protect Sift and its users against abuse.

We do not sell your information, show you ads, or track you across other apps or websites.

Service providers

We share information with providers that operate Sift on our behalf, under their own privacy and security terms:

  • Google Firebase: sign-in, database, hosting, and notification delivery.
  • Apple (mobile app only): Sign in with Apple.
  • Sentry: crash and error reporting, plus feedback and support messages.
  • Expo (EAS) (mobile app only): push notification delivery, performance metrics, and app updates.

Content from other services

Sift shows YouTube videos from the channels you follow and details about episodes from the podcasts you follow, such as titles, artwork, and links. Your use of YouTube content is governed by YouTube’s own terms and privacy policy; podcasts open in the app or website you choose. When you search for channels or podcasts, your search is sent to YouTube and Apple to find results, without your account details, and we don’t keep it.

Data retention and deletion

We keep your account data until you delete your account. You can delete your account at any time in Sift under Account → Delete Account. Your Totale Me account is disabled immediately. Your account and data in Sift and Parcel will be permanently deleted in 7–14 days. To cancel, email support@totale.me within 7 days. A minimal contact record is kept for confirmation and removed within 37 days of deletion. The iOS app also attempts to revoke Sign in with Apple authorization when you request deletion. See Delete Your Account for the full steps and what is removed. Operational request logs can include your account identifier, the action you take, and related details, such as the sections, regulars, or saved items involved. Google Cloud retains these logs for up to 30 days after each request, including after account deletion. Other diagnostic data, feedback, and support messages held by our providers are retained for their standard periods.

Children

Sift is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Security

We rely on Google Firebase’s infrastructure and industry-standard measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date above and, for material changes, provide notice in Sift.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email support@totale.me.