Last Updated: January 2026·Whirlwind

Whirlwind Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Whirlwind. This policy supplements the Bearish Global Privacy Policy.

01Information We Collect

When you use Whirlwind, we collect:

Account Information

Name, email, username, profile preferences

Reading & Listening Data

Progress, bookmarks, completed stories, listening history

Preferences

Genre preferences, notification settings, display preferences

Device & Usage Data

Device type, app version, session duration, feature usage

02How We Use Your Information

  • Provide personalized story recommendations
  • Sync reading/listening progress across devices
  • Send new episode notifications (if enabled)
  • Improve content curation and platform features
  • Process subscription payments

03Data We Do Not Collect

  • We do not track your reading/listening outside Whirlwind
  • We do not sell your reading preferences to advertisers
  • We do not share individual viewing data with content creators

04Offline Data

If you download content for offline use, downloaded files are stored locally on your device. These files are encrypted and automatically removed when your subscription ends or you log out.

05Data Retention

We retain your reading/listening history for the duration of your account. You may request deletion of your history at any time through account settings or by contacting us.

Upon account deletion, all personal data is removed within 30 days.

06Contact

Bearish FH INC

privacy@bearishos.com

Your stories are yours. We just help you experience them.