This Privacy Policy explains how Brink Browser ("Brink", "we", "us") handles your data. We believe privacy should be the default, not a feature. Please read this carefully.
Brink Browser is developed and operated by Josh Bradley, an independent developer based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at hello@brinkbrowser.app.
Brink uses Firebase — Google's app development platform — to collect anonymous crash reports, performance diagnostics and usage analytics. This helps us fix bugs and improve the app. We never collect your browsing content, research notes, saved pages or recordings. Everything you create in Brink stays on your device.
Brink uses Firebase (provided by Google LLC) for crash reporting, performance monitoring, push notifications and analytics. This data is used solely to improve app stability and your experience. The following data types are collected:
| Category | Data Type | Purpose | Linked to You? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics | Crash Data | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
| Diagnostics | Performance Data | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
| Diagnostics | Other Diagnostic Data | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
| Identifiers | Device ID | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
| Usage Data | Product Interaction | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
| Location | Coarse Location | Analytics, App Functionality | Not linked |
None of this data includes your browsing history, search queries, research folder contents, notes, recordings or any other content you create inside Brink. All collected data is anonymised and not linked to your identity.
For full details on how Firebase handles data, see Google's Firebase Privacy and Security documentation.
Brink does not collect, store or transmit the following:
All content you create in the app — folders, notes, saved research, recordings — stays on your device and is never transmitted to me or any third party.
Brink requests access to your device microphone solely to support the Lecture Capture feature, which allows you to record audio directly within the app. This permission is only active while you are actively recording.
Microphone recordings are stored entirely on your device. They are never uploaded, transmitted or shared with us or any third party. You can revoke microphone access at any time in your device Settings.
Brink uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications. If you grant notification permission, a Firebase-generated push token is used solely to route notifications to your device. This token is not linked to your personal identity and is not used for any other purpose.
Brink is distributed through the Apple App Store. Apple may collect certain data as part of the App Store experience, including purchase records and download information, in accordance with Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not control or have access to this data.
If you use the contact form on this website, the information you submit (name, email address and message) is used solely to respond to your enquiry. It is not stored beyond the purpose of your enquiry and is not shared with anyone.
Brink is designed for users aged 16 and over. I do not knowingly collect any personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided personal information, please get in touch and I'll take appropriate action.
As a UK-based product, Brink is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your rights include:
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@brinkbrowser.app.
Data collected via Firebase is stored on Google's infrastructure and governed by Google's security practices. Content you create within the app is stored locally on your device, protected by your device passcode, Face ID or Touch ID. I recommend keeping your device and iOS up to date.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. If significant changes are made, you'll be notified via an in-app prompt. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will also reflect any changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to get in touch at hello@brinkbrowser.app or via the contact page.