Introduction
Curio ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Wikipedia facts discovery app.
Information We Collect
Automatically Generated Data
- Anonymous User ID: We generate a random identifier stored locally on your device to track your preferences. This ID is not linked to any personal information.
- Voting History: Your thumbs up/down votes on facts are stored to personalize your experience and show you more relevant content.
- Favorites: Facts you save to your favorites are stored to allow you to access them later.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data
- Contact lists or address books
- Photos, videos, or other media
- Financial or payment information
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely to:
- Personalize the facts you see based on your interests
- Save your favorite facts for later viewing
- Improve the relevance of content suggestions
Data Storage and Security
- Your anonymous user ID is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage.
- Preference and voting data is stored on our secure servers.
- We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties.
- Data is transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption.
Third-Party Services
Our app fetches content from Wikipedia's public API. When you open a fact's full article, you are taken to Wikipedia, which has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Wikipedia's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Clear your data: You can clear your browsing data and localStorage to remove your anonymous user ID.
- Delete favorites: You can remove any saved favorites from within the app.
- Use without personalization: You can use the Random tab, which shows facts from any subject without personalization.
Children's Privacy
Our app is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app contains educational content from Wikipedia suitable for all ages.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app's support channels.