Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026
1) Overview
BiasBurst (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices when using the BiasBurst website and services (the “Service”).
By using BiasBurst, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2) What BiasBurst does
BiasBurst helps users explore debated topics by showing real articles from multiple viewpoints (for and against a claim). BiasBurst does not require user accounts.
3) Information we collect
A) Information you provide
- Search topics / queries you enter into BiasBurst.
B) Automatically collected information
When you access the Service, some information may be automatically processed, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and settings
- Device information
- Pages visited and interaction timestamps
- Approximate location (based on IP)
4) Local storage (on your device)
BiasBurst uses localStorage in your browser to improve user experience. For example, it may remember:
- Whether onboarding/help messages were dismissed
- Basic UI preferences
This data remains on your device unless you clear your browser storage.
5) How we use information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Process searches and return results
- Monitor performance and prevent abuse
- Improve reliability and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
6) Hosting and infrastructure (AWS)
BiasBurst backend infrastructure is hosted on AWS Lambda. Logs may be generated for monitoring and debugging and may include technical data and submitted search queries (for example, via AWS CloudWatch).
7) Advertising (Google)
BiasBurst may display ads served by Google or Google partners (such as Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Serve ads
- Measure ad performance
- Show personalized or non-personalized ads
Google may collect information such as your IP address, device identifiers, and ad interaction data.
8) Analytics
BiasBurst may use privacy-friendly analytics tools in the future (such as Plausible Analytics) to understand general usage trends and improve the Service.
9) Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with service providers (hosting, ads, analytics) or when legally required.
10) External links
BiasBurst links to third-party websites (news sources and articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11) Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for operating the Service, improving reliability, and meeting legal requirements. Logs may be retained for a limited time depending on infrastructure settings.
12) Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
biasburst@gmail.com
Twitter/X: @BiasBreak_er