Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At The Civic Feed, we collect minimal data required to provide a personalized news reading experience:

• Account Profile: Username, email, display name, bio, and social links provided during registration.
• Reader Preferences: Saved bookmarks, followed authors, and Web Push Notification settings linked to your user account.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Your email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our editorial digests.
• Technical Data: Anonymized browser type, IP address, and access logs used for performance and security monitoring.

2. Cookies & Ad Choices

We use cookies to manage active login sessions, save your reading preferences, and measure audience traffic. Third-party partners (such as Google AdSense) may place cookies to serve non-intrusive, relevant advertisements.

You can update or revoke your cookie choices anytime by clicking the Cookie Preferences link in the footer or selecting "Customise" on our consent banner.

3. Offline Storage & PWA

Our site operates as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Static assets and cached articles are stored locally in your browser's Cache Storage to enable fast loading and offline access. You can clear cached data anytime through your browser settings.

4. Your Rights & Data Ownership

We never sell, rent, or commercialize your personal information. You have full right to request access, correction, or permanent deletion of your account data. You can manage your account directly inside your User Dashboard.