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Yes! Your VIP purchase is tied to your App Store Apple ID (iOS) or Google Play account (Android). You can use it on any device signed in with the same store account.
See: In-App Billing Info

No. Purchases on iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play) are not transferable between platforms. You would need to purchase a separate subscription if you switch platforms.
See: In-App Billing Info

Currently, gifting is not directly supported. However:

• iOS: You may be able to gift through the App Store (check Apple's gift subscription options)
• Android: Google Play may support gifting in some regions

See: In-App Billing Info

Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel. Once you cancel, they stop renewing after the current period ends.
See: In-App Billing Info | Terms of Service

Pausing is not currently supported. You can cancel and resubscribe later, but you'll need to pay for a new subscription period when you return.
See: In-App Billing Info

We do not currently offer student discounts, but we may introduce promotional offers from time to time. Follow us or check the App for announcements.

• Check your Apple ID or Google Play account to verify the purchase
• If unauthorized, contact Apple or Google immediately to dispute the charge
• Change your account password and enable two-factor authentication
• Contact us at Briefly.Feedback@gmail.com so we can investigate

iOS (iPhone / iPad)

1. Open the Settings app
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Select Briefly
5. Tap Cancel Subscription

Android

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile (top right)
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
4. Select Briefly
5. Tap Cancel subscription

Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Briefly directly.

• iOS: Visit reportaproblem.apple.com
• Android: Visit play.google.com/store/account

1. Open the Briefly app
2. Go to the subscription screen (tap the VIP button or upgrade prompt)
3. Tap Restore on the screen
4. Make sure your device is signed in with the same App Store Apple ID (iOS) or Google Play account (Android) originally used for the purchase
5. Wait a few moments for verification

Important notes

• A purchase can be active on only one Briefly account at a time.
• If your purchase is currently active on another Briefly account, Restore may not apply to the new account.
• In some cases, you may need to remove the existing account association (for example, by deleting the account currently using the purchase) before restoring.

"Lifetime" refers to the lifetime of the Briefly App or the availability of the related services, not the lifetime of the user. Briefly may modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part of the Services in accordance with our Terms of Service.

We collect:

• Account information (authentication data, profile info)
• Content preferences (topic selections)
• Device information and usage data
• Approximate location based on IP address
• Subscription status (but NOT payment details)

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

No. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

You can delete your account in the app: Profile → Delete Account.

If you can't access the in-app option, contact us at Briefly.Feedback@gmail.com and we'll help.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days.

Note: Deleting your account does not cancel your subscription. You must manage or cancel subscriptions through Apple or Google:

• iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions
• Android: Google Play → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions

We do not currently provide an in-app "clear chat" feature. You may remove locally stored chat data by clearing the App's data/cache via your device's system settings.

• Reading History: Up to 90 days
• Chat Messages: Stored locally on your device; server-side logs retained for up to 30 days
• Subscription Records: Retained for tax/legal compliance (typically 7 years)

If you sign in using a different authentication method (e.g., switching from Google to Apple Sign-In) and it results in a different Briefly account, your prior account data and VIP access may not appear automatically.

A purchase can be active on only one Briefly account at a time. You can use Restore to re-verify access using the same App Store Apple ID (iOS) or Google Play account (Android) originally used for the purchase. If the purchase is already active on another Briefly account, you may need to remove the existing association (for example, by deleting the account currently using the purchase) before restoring.

If you use the App as a guest, your preferences and activity may be stored under a temporary guest profile. When you sign in, we may merge your guest profile (including topics and other in-app data) into the signed-in Briefly account.

No. To purchase a VIP subscription, you must be signed in to a Briefly account. Purchases are not available in Guest mode.

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