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Privacy

Current is built with restraint. We collect only what is necessary for the service to function, and nothing more.

We do not sell your data. We do not run ads. We do not profile you for targeting.

What We Store

To operate Current, we store:

  • Your username and email
  • A hashed version of your password (never the password itself)
  • The content you create: posts, comments, votes, bookmarked streams, and notifications
  • Messages sent through the in-app contextual chat feature
  • Basic system data required to keep the service running

We do not store:

  • Payment information
  • Advertising or tracking profiles

Cookies

Current uses a small number of essential cookies required for the app to function.

These cookies are used to:

  • Keep you signed in (session cookie)
  • Protect sign-in requests (CSRF protection)
  • Remember your sign-in route during authentication (callback URL)

These cookies:

  • Are not used for advertising
  • Are not used for tracking across websites
  • Are not optional, as the app cannot function without them

We do not use cookies for analytics or marketing purposes.

Analytics & Error Tracking

We use privacy-first tools to understand how Current is used and to detect technical issues.

Analytics (PostHog)

We use PostHog to understand basic usage patterns:

  • Does not create personal profiles
  • Tracks only aggregate, anonymous activity (page visits, feature usage)
  • Does not link analytics data to individual user accounts
  • Used to improve the service, not to manipulate behavior

Error Monitoring (Sentry)

We use Sentry to detect and fix crashes:

  • Captures technical errors when the app breaks
  • Records device type and OS version (e.g., "iPhone 15, iOS 17")
  • Does not collect post content or personal messages
  • Helps us fix bugs faster

These tools exist to keep the service healthy and reliable. We do not share data from these services with third parties for advertising or profiling.

How Data Is Handled

Your data is hosted with a secure infrastructure provider.

Access is restricted and used only for:

  • Keeping the service running
  • Investigating bugs
  • Responding to reports or abuse
  • Providing support when you ask for it

We do not access content unless it is necessary for moderation or technical reasons.

Data Processors

We use the following third-party services to operate Current:

PostHog (Analytics) PostHog processes anonymous usage data to help us understand how the app is used. Analytics data is not linked to individual user accounts or identities. Data is stored on PostHog's infrastructure and governed by their Privacy Policy. PostHog does not share data with advertisers.

Sentry (Error Tracking) Sentry captures technical errors and crash reports to help us fix bugs. Error reports may include device type, OS version, and a stack trace. Sentry does not receive your posts, messages, or other content. Data is governed by Sentry's Privacy Policy.

These processors are bound by data processing agreements and are permitted to use your data only to perform services on our behalf.

Your Control

You can delete your account directly from the app at any time:

Settings → Delete Account

Deleting your account permanently removes your profile, posts, comments, votes, and all associated data. This action is irreversible.

If you prefer, you can also request deletion by contacting:

hello@usecurrent.app

We will handle deletion quietly and without friction.

Account Deletion & Data Retention

When you delete your account:

  • Your profile (username, email, password) is immediately and permanently deleted
  • All posts and comments you authored are deleted
  • Your votes, bookmarks, and notification history are deleted
  • Chat threads and messages involving your account are deleted
  • Reports or flags you submitted are removed

We do not retain personal data after account deletion. Aggregate, de-identified analytics data (e.g., event counts) may persist in our analytics system but cannot be linked back to you.

Any data shared with third-party processors (PostHog, Sentry) is subject to their respective retention policies. We do not instruct them to retain personal data beyond what is necessary for their services.

Children's Privacy

Current is not intended for users under 17 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 17. If you believe a child under 17 has provided information to Current, please contact us at hello@usecurrent.app and we will delete it promptly.

Our Position

Current is not built to extract value from personal data. It exists to let conversations flow, not to track, rank, or optimize people.

If a future feature would require collecting more data, we will revisit this policy transparently.

Last updated: February 24, 2026