Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you subscribe to AI Pulse, we collect:

• Email Address: Required for delivering your AI news digest and subscription management
• Delivery Preferences: Your chosen frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly) and preferred delivery time
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Subscription Status: Active, cancelled, or payment failed status

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Usage Data: Email open rates, link clicks, and engagement metrics to improve our AI curation
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type for security and service improvement
• Cookies: Session cookies for website functionality (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

We use your data to:

• Deliver AI News: Send you curated artificial intelligence news based on your preferences
• Process Payments: Handle your $0.99/week subscription through our payment processor
• Improve AI Curation: Analyze engagement to enhance our AI-powered news selection algorithms
• Communication: Send subscription confirmations, billing updates, and service announcements
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries about AI news delivery or subscription management

2.2 AI-Powered Content Curation

AI Pulse uses advanced artificial intelligence (Claude by Anthropic) to analyze and rank AI news from multiple sources. Your engagement data helps our AI systems learn which topics are most valuable to our community, improving content quality for all subscribers.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 Service Providers

We share necessary data with trusted partners:

• Stripe: Payment processing for secure subscription billing
• Railway/Hosting Provider: Infrastructure for reliable service delivery
• Email Service Provider: Delivery of your AI news digest
• Anthropic (Claude AI): AI-powered news curation (no personal data shared, only article content)

3.2 What We DON'T Do

We will never:

• Sell your email address or personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
• Use your information for purposes other than AI news delivery and service improvement
• Send spam or unsolicited promotional content unrelated to AI news

4. Data Security & AI Tools

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Database encryption and access controls
• Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and updates to protect against emerging threats
• AI Data Processing: News articles sent to AI systems contain no personal information

5. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Cancel your subscription at any time
• Object: Oppose processing of your data for specific purposes

To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@dailyainews.cloud

6. Data Retention

• Active Subscriptions: Data retained while subscription is active
• Cancelled Subscriptions: Retained for 90 days for billing/support, then deleted
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

7. Children's Privacy

AI Pulse is not intended for users under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
• GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
• Regular compliance audits

9. AI & Machine Learning Transparency

AI Pulse uses artificial intelligence to curate news content. Here's how:

• News Scraping: Automated systems collect AI-related articles from reputable sources
• AI Analysis: Claude (Anthropic) analyzes articles for relevance, importance, and quality
• Ranking Algorithm: AI ranks stories based on significance, novelty, and impact on the AI industry
• No Personal Data in AI: Only article content is analyzed; your personal information is never shared with AI systems

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to active subscribers
• Notice on our website
• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this page

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns about our AI news curation service:

• Email: privacy@dailyainews.cloud
• Subject Line: "Privacy Request - AI Pulse"
• Response Time: Within 30 days as required by GDPR

12. Cookies & Tracking

For detailed information about cookies and tracking technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.