AI News Intelligence Service - Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Job title, industry, company size, and professional interests for newsletter personalization
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting our support team
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store payment card details)

Newsletter Interaction Data

• Email Engagement: Open rates, click-through rates, time spent reading
• Content Preferences: Newsletter types subscribed to (Market Intelligence, Tech Innovation, Health Optimization, Business Opportunities)
• Delivery Analytics: Email delivery status, bounce rates, unsubscribe events
• Reading Behavior: Which articles you interact with, topics of interest

Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time on platform
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference storage
• Performance Data: Service performance metrics via Vercel Analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

AI-Powered Newsletter Service

• Generate and deliver personalized AI-powered newsletters across four categories
• Analyze thousands of data sources using OpenAI's GPT technology to curate relevant content
• Customize content based on your professional interests, industry, and engagement history
• Provide intelligent summaries and actionable insights
• Optimize delivery timing based on your reading patterns

Service Operations

• Process subscriptions and manage billing through Stripe
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send service updates and important notifications
• Ensure reliable email delivery through Resend

AI Processing & Machine Learning

• Use machine learning algorithms to improve content relevance over time
• Analyze engagement patterns to enhance personalization
• Process and summarize news, market data, and research findings
• Generate insights and identify emerging trends and opportunities

Service Improvement

• Monitor service performance and reliability
• Conduct research and development for new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our AI algorithms

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Service Providers

• Email Delivery: Resend for reliable newsletter delivery and email infrastructure
• Authentication & Database: Supabase for secure user authentication and data storage
• AI Processing: OpenAI for content analysis, generation, and intelligent summarization
• Analytics: Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring and service optimization
• Payment Processing: Stripe for subscription management and secure payment processing
• Caching: Upstash Redis for performance optimization and data caching

Data Processing Agreements

All third-party service providers are bound by data processing agreements that ensure they handle your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

No Data Sale

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve Kevin, our AI news courier service.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Security

• Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Authentication: Supabase provides enterprise-grade authentication security
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols
• Secure Infrastructure: Hosting on Vercel with SOC 2 compliant data centers
• Payment Security: PCI DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe
• Regular Security Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect and retain only data necessary for service delivery

5. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Access: View and download your personal data through your account dashboard
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

Newsletter Preferences

• Subscription Control: Choose which newsletter types you receive (Market Intelligence, Tech Innovation, Health Optimization, Business Opportunities)
• Frequency Settings: Adjust how often you receive newsletters
• Content Customization: Specify your interests and industry focus
• Easy Unsubscribe: Opt out of any or all newsletters using the unsubscribe link in any email

Privacy Controls

• Cookie Management: Control cookies through your browser settings
• Analytics Opt-out: Request exclusion from analytics tracking
• Marketing Communications: Opt out of promotional emails while maintaining service emails

6. AI and Automated Processing

Kevin relies on artificial intelligence and automated processing to deliver value:

AI Processing Activities

• Content Curation: AI analyzes thousands of sources to select relevant news and insights
• Intelligent Summarization: GPT technology creates concise, actionable summaries
• Personalization Engine: Machine learning customizes content based on your preferences and behavior
• Trend Analysis: AI identifies emerging patterns and opportunities in your areas of interest
• Delivery Optimization: Algorithms determine optimal timing and frequency for newsletter delivery

Your Rights Regarding Automated Decisions

• You have the right to request human review of automated content curation decisions
• You can adjust personalization settings to influence AI recommendations
• You may opt out of certain automated processing while maintaining basic service functionality

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your subscription is active and for 90 days after cancellation
• Newsletter Content & Preferences: Retained for 1 year after account deletion for service improvement
• Analytics & Engagement Data: Aggregated metrics retained for 2 years for AI model training
• Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for quality assurance and legal compliance
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law
• Legal Hold: Data may be retained longer if subject to legal proceedings

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved data transfer mechanisms
• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protection
• Certification Programs: Service providers certified under recognized privacy frameworks
• Data Processing Addendums: Contractual protections with all international service providers

9. Children's Privacy

Kevin is designed for business professionals and is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

10. Newsletter Content Disclaimer

While our AI technology curates and summarizes information from various sources:

• No Financial Advice: Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice
• Source Attribution: We strive to provide accurate source attribution for all curated content
• AI Limitations: AI-generated summaries and insights are based on available data and may contain limitations or biases
• Independent Verification: Users should verify important information independently before making decisions

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will:

• Notify you of material changes via email and through our service
• Provide at least 30 days' notice for significant changes
• Maintain previous versions of this policy for reference
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our service after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or to exercise your privacy rights:

13. Regional Privacy Rights

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to object to processing for legitimate interests
• Right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
• Right to withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Enhanced rights regarding automated decision-making

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights regarding personal information:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Other Jurisdictions

We respect privacy rights under other applicable laws and will work to accommodate legitimate privacy requests regardless of jurisdiction.