Privacy Policy

1. Overview

RSS Kit ("we", "our", "us") operates the RSS Kit website (rsskit.co.uk) and the RSS Kit Pro browser extension. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for account registration and login)
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
• Account tier (Free, Pro, or Creator)

Subscription Data

• RSS feed URLs you subscribe to
• Folder organization and feed categories
• Feed reading history and preferences

Payment Information

• Payment processing is handled by Stripe
• We do not store credit card numbers on our servers
• We receive confirmation of successful payments and subscription status

Browser Extension Data

• The RSS Kit Pro extension scans webpage HTML locally to detect RSS feeds
• This scanning happens in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers
• Feed subscriptions are synced to your RSS Kit account

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for security and rate limiting)
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and features used

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Browsing history outside of RSS Kit
• Personal files on your device
• Financial information (handled by Stripe)
• Location data
• Contacts or personal communications

4. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our services
• Authenticate your account and manage subscriptions
• Sync your RSS feeds across devices
• Process payments and manage Pro subscriptions
• Send service-related emails (password resets, subscription updates)
• Improve and optimize our services
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data:

• All data transmitted using HTTPS encryption
• Passwords hashed using secure algorithms
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

6. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers for infrastructure
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for:

• Session management and authentication
• Remembering your preferences (theme, layout)
• Security purposes

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Export your RSS feed subscriptions in OPML format
• Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. Changes to This 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.

12. Contact Us

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