Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 20, 2026
1. Overview
LightFeed is a free and open-source desktop RSS reader. It is designed with privacy as a core principle. LightFeed does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.
2. Data Storage
All data — feeds, subscriptions, read states, stars, and settings — is stored locally on your device in a single SQLite database file. This file remains entirely under your control. You decide where it lives and whether to sync it via your own cloud provider (Nextcloud, ownCloud, Syncthing, Dropbox, etc.).
LightFeed has no access to this data and does not transmit it anywhere without your explicit action.
3. No Telemetry or Analytics
LightFeed contains no analytics, telemetry, tracking scripts, or error reporting. No usage data is collected or sent to any third party. There are no external network requests made by the application other than fetching RSS/Atom feeds you explicitly subscribe to.
4. No Accounts or Registration
LightFeed does not require accounts, login, registration, or any form of identity verification. The application works entirely offline after feed URLs are configured.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
LightFeed is a native desktop application. It does not use cookies or browser-based local storage. Application preferences are stored as local configuration files on your device.
6. Cloud Sync
If you choose to enable cloud sync, your SQLite database file is synced through your own cloud provider. This process is entirely managed by you. LightFeed does not operate any cloud service or have access to your synced data. The sync mechanism is subject to the privacy policy of your chosen cloud provider.
7. Third-Party Services
LightFeed does not integrate any third-party services, SDKs, or APIs that collect user data. The application fetches only the RSS/Atom feed URLs that you explicitly configure.
8. Open Source
LightFeed is open-source software released under the MIT license. You are free to audit the source code to verify any claims made in this privacy policy.
Source code: github.com/mandrewcito/LightFeed
9. Changes to This Policy
If this privacy policy is updated, the changes will be published in the LightFeed GitHub repository. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, open an issue on GitHub or contact the maintainer at: