Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lemonade Stand ("we," "our," or "us"). We are 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 news digest service.

Company Information:
RAVORA APPS OPC LIMITED
Email: hello@lemonadestand.app

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name (if provided), and authentication credentials through Google OAuth
• Preferences: News categories, language preferences, delivery times, and AI style preferences
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Razorpay (we do not store credit card details)
• Communication: Feedback, support requests, and any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, articles read, preferences changed, and feature usage
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, IP address, and operating system
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/region) for pricing and content personalization
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide personalized news digests, manage your subscription, and deliver content via email and WhatsApp
• Personalization: To customize news content, delivery times, and AI-generated summaries based on your preferences
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and handle subscription renewals
• Communication: To send service updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns, improve our service, and develop new features
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. 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., Supabase for authentication, Resend for email delivery, Razorpay for payments)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication through OAuth providers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails will still be sent)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@lemonadestand.app

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax and accounting laws
• Usage Data: Retained for analytics purposes for up to 2 years
• Saved Articles: Retained according to your subscription tier (30 days, 90 days, or unlimited)

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. 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 material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: