Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2025

At Winkist.io, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, services, and features. By using Winkist, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to deliver and improve your Winkist experience.

1.1 Information You Provide:

  • Name and email when creating an account
  • Information added to your user profile
  • Comments or posts in discussions and forums

1.2 Automatically Collected:

  • IP address and device/browser type
  • Language preference
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Cookies and analytics tracking (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Deliver personalized content and recommendations
  • Allow bookmarking, sharing, audio summaries, and translations
  • Monitor usage and performance to improve the platform
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Winkist uses cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Store language and feature preferences
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Account Security

We protect your data using industry-standard security practices including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Encrypted login credentials
  • Regular security reviews

However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and contact support@winkist.io if you suspect any unauthorized access.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

  • When legally required (e.g., court orders)
  • To trusted service providers (e.g., analytics platforms), under strict confidentiality
  • With your consent, such as when using social logins or sharing content

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we store about you
  • Request edits or deletion of your account
  • Withdraw consent for data use at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@winkist.io.

7. Data Retention

We retain user information only as long as needed:

  • Active accounts: as long as your account exists
  • Deleted accounts: anonymized or removed within 30 days
  • Analytics data: stored in aggregate form

8. Children’s Privacy

Winkist is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Winkist may link to or integrate with third-party services like:

  • Facebook (for social login)
  • Google Translate (for translation features)
  • Audio playback APIs

These services may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them separately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to your privacy, contact: