Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026/01/10

LightRSS ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our RSS reader service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
RSS Feed Data: URLs of RSS feeds you subscribe to, categories you assign, and any custom titles or descriptions
Content: Articles and content from RSS feeds you subscribe to, which are fetched and stored on our servers

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used
Device Information: Browser type, device type, and IP address
Log Data: Server logs, error logs, and performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our RSS reader service
Fetch and store RSS feed articles for your subscribed feeds
Process your account registration and authentication
Send you service-related notifications and updates
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Data Storage

Your RSS feeds and articles are stored securely in our database
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate access controls

3.2 Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account is active
RSS feeds and articles are stored to provide you with access to historical content
You can delete your account and associated data at any time

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting, database management)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)

5. RSS Feed Content

We fetch and store content from RSS feeds you subscribe to
This content is provided by third-party RSS feed publishers
We are not responsible for the content of RSS feeds
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to access and store content from subscribed feeds

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your account information
Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
Export: Export your RSS feeds in OPML format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (service-related emails may still be sent)

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your session and authentication
Remember your preferences
Analyze service usage and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect service functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@lightrss.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of LightRSS.