Privacy Policy for x-thread.org

At x-thread.org, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

1.1 Account Data

• Name and email address (provided via Google OAuth sign-in)
• Profile picture URL from your authentication provider
• Account creation date and last login timestamp

1.2 Saved Thread Data

• X (Twitter) threads you choose to save to your personal library
• Thread metadata: title, description, author name, author handle
• User-created tags and labels applied to saved threads
• AI-generated summaries and key takeaways (when requested)

1.3 Subscription and Payment Data

• Subscription plan and status (Free or Pro)
• Billing period dates and cancellation status
• Payment processor customer ID (we do not store credit card numbers)

1.4 Usage and Analytics Data

• IP address, browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Feature usage events (e.g., thread saves, searches, exports)
• Session identifiers for analytics purposes

1.5 Advertising Attribution Data

• UTM parameters from ad campaigns (source, medium, campaign)
• Conversion events for ad performance measurement

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Operate and maintain your account and personal thread library
• Provide personalized features such as search, AI summaries, and recommendations
• Process subscription payments and manage billing
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the product experience
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Enforce usage limits (save limits, rate limits) for service stability
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Communicate service updates and respond to support requests

3. AI Summary Processing

When you request an AI summary of a saved thread, the thread content is sent to our AI processing service to generate a concise summary and key takeaways. Summaries are cached and stored alongside the thread data in your library. AI processing is performed on-demand and only for threads you explicitly request summaries for.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

4.1 Creem (Payment Processing)

We use Creem as our payment processor for Pro subscriptions. Creem handles all payment card information directly — we never store your credit card details. Creem's processing of your payment data is governed by their own privacy policy.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and device information. This data helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics cookies are only loaded after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

4.3 Ezoic (Advertising)

We use Ezoic and its partners (including Google) to display advertisements. These services may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. For more information, visit: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/

4.4 Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google. We do not access any other Google account data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core site functionality (always active)
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for usage insights (loaded only after consent)
• Advertising cookies: Ezoic and partners for personalized ads (loaded only after consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

• Account data: Retained as long as your account is active. Deleted upon account deletion request.
• Saved threads: Retained as long as your account is active. You can delete individual saves at any time.
• Subscription data: Retained for billing and legal compliance purposes for up to 7 years after cancellation.
• Analytics events: Retained for up to 24 months for product improvement purposes.
• Rate limit records: Automatically purged after their time window expires (typically within minutes).

To request deletion of your account and associated data, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form.

7. Content Removal Requests

If you are an original author or rights holder of content displayed on x-thread.org and wish to have it removed, please submit a content removal request via our contact form or email us at [email protected]. Please include:

• The URL(s) of the content you want removed
• Proof of ownership or rights (e.g., link to your X profile)
• Your contact information for follow-up

We will process removal requests within 5 business days.

8. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to request correction or deletion
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Children's Information

We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

10. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Non-essential cookies and tracking scripts are only loaded after you explicitly accept them via our cookie consent banner.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

Or use our contact form.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.