Sift — Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Overview

Sift ("we", "our", "us", "the App") is a video knowledge library that helps you save and organize information from social media videos. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Sift.

Information We Collect

Device Identifier: When you first use Sift, a random anonymous ID is generated and stored on your device. This ID is used solely to associate your saved entries with your device. We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any other personal information.

Video URLs: When you share a video link to Sift, we process that URL to extract metadata, transcripts, and summaries. The original video content is deleted immediately after processing — we only store the text-based summary and thumbnail.

Usage Data: We do not collect analytics, tracking data, or usage statistics in the current version.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, our legal basis for processing your information is:

How We Use Your Information

Your saved video URLs are processed through third-party AI services (OpenAI) to generate transcriptions and summaries. Only the text content of the video is sent for processing — no personal information is included.

Data Storage and Retention

Your entries (summaries, transcripts, tags) are stored on our servers and associated with your anonymous device ID. No personally identifiable information is stored. Data is retained until you delete it or request account deletion.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Deletion

You can delete any saved entry at any time from within the App. Deleted entries are permanently removed from our servers. To request deletion of all data associated with your device, contact us at siftapp@proton.me.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at siftapp@proton.me. We will respond within 30 days.

Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at siftapp@proton.me.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Sift is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: siftapp@proton.me

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