Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
I respect your privacy. This policy explains what data Fewwords collects, how I use it, and what choices you have.
What I Collect
When you create an account:
- Your email address
- Your name
- A hashed version of your password (I never see the actual password)
When you use the service:
- URLs you submit for summarization
- The summaries I generate
- Metadata about the content (title, domain, word count, content type)
- Your IP address and basic browser info (collected automatically)
Analytics:
I use Umami, a privacy-friendly analytics tool. It tracks page views and basic usage patterns. No cookies for tracking. No personal data sold to anyone.
How I Use Your Data
- To run the service. I need your email to log you in. I need URLs to generate summaries.
- To improve Fewwords. I look at usage patterns (not individual summaries) to make the product better.
- To keep things secure. I monitor for abuse, spam, and security threats.
- To contact you. I'll send login links and important service updates. No marketing emails unless you opt in.
Third-Party Services
Fewwords relies on external providers to work. Here's who processes your data:
| Service | What they do | What they see |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter / OpenAI / Anthropic | Generate summaries | The content you submit for summarization |
| Jina AI | Extract article text from URLs | The URLs you submit |
| YouTube API | Fetch video metadata | YouTube video URLs |
| Resend | Send login emails | Your email address |
| Upstash Redis | Power real-time progress updates | Temporary processing data |
| Umami | Privacy-focused analytics | Anonymous page view data |
These providers have their own privacy policies. I pick services that take data protection seriously.
Future billing: When I add paid plans through Polar, Polar will process your payment information. Polar acts as the merchant of record and handles billing data independently. I won't store your credit card details.
Data Retention
- Account data: Kept as long as your account exists. Delete your account and I remove it.
- Summaries: Stored so you can access your library. You can delete individual summaries anytime.
- Logs and analytics: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging, then deleted.
Your Rights
You can:
- Access your data. Ask me what I have and I'll tell you.
- Correct your data. Update your name, email, or other details in your settings.
- Delete your data. Delete individual summaries or your entire account.
- Export your data. Request a copy of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. I'll respond within 30 days.
Cookies
Fewwords uses minimal cookies:
- Session cookie: Keeps you logged in. Essential for the service to work.
- No tracking cookies. I don't use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Children's Privacy
Fewwords is not intended for children under 13. I don't knowingly collect data from children. If I learn that I have, I'll delete it immediately.
Data Security
I use industry-standard measures to protect your data: encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and secure database access. No system is 100% secure, but I take it seriously.
Changes to This Policy
If I make significant changes, I'll notify you via email or a notice on the site. The "Last updated" date at the top always reflects the current version.
Contact
Questions or concerns about privacy? Reach out at [email protected].