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