Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Mercury ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email address (when you create an account)
  • Name (if provided)
  • Authentication data (Google OAuth if used)

Usage Information

  • URLs of articles you analyze
  • Brand names you search for
  • Clippings you create and save
  • Usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process and analyze articles for brand mentions
  • Generate and store your clippings
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about service updates
  • Ensure the security of our service

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
  • Authentication is handled securely through Firebase Auth
  • Access to data is restricted based on user authentication

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and clippings for as long as your account is active. You can delete your clippings at any time through the application. If you wish to delete your account entirely, please contact us.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Export your clippings data
  • Opt-out of communications

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. 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.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: support@getmercury.app