Privacy Policy
Last Updated: JUNE 2026
Welcome to Brief, an AI-powered notification summarizer developed by FineCoder Apps. Your privacy is our top priority. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Prominent Disclosure: Brief requires "Notification Listener" access to read your incoming alerts. This data is used solely to generate AI summaries for you. We do not sell your notification data to third parties.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our services, we interact with the following types of information:
- Notification Data: When you grant permission, the app reads the content of notifications (titles, text, and app names) to generate summaries.
- Configuration Data: We store your preferences, such as chosen AI models, API keys (stored locally), and selected apps for monitoring.
- Device Information: Basic information about your device (OS version, model) may be used for in-app updates and crash reporting via Google Play Services.
2. How Your Data is Processed
Brifely handles your data using two primary methods:
- Local Storage: Your notification summaries and app settings are stored locally on your device's encrypted storage.
- AI Summarization: To generate summaries, notification text is sent to the AI provider you have configured (e.g., Google Gemini or OpenAI). This processing is subject to the privacy policies of those respective providers.
3. Third-Party Services
The app utilizes the following third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- Google Play Services: For app updates and core functionality.
- Google AdMob: We show ads to support development. AdMob may collect device identifiers to serve personalized ads.
- AI Providers (Gemini/OpenAI): Only the text of notifications is shared with these providers for the sole purpose of summarization.
4. Permissions Disclosure
The app requests the following sensitive permissions:
- Notification Listener: To capture alerts so they can be summarized.
- Post Notifications: To show you the generated summaries and app status.
- System Alert Window (Overlay): To optionally show summary popups when you unlock your device.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your API keys are stored securely within the app's private preferences. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: me@senthil.name