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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyNewsWave ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by StackFlo AI, LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

This policy covers how we handle data when you visit our website, use our AI-powered news tools (ExplainThis, LocalPulse), and interact with our subscription services. By using MyNewsWave, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account details: name, email address, username, and password
  • Profile preferences and settings
  • Messages and feedback you send us
  • Billing details when subscribing to Tidal Access (processed securely through Stripe — we never store your card number)

2.2 Automatically Collected

  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, articles analyzed
  • Device info: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Geographic location based on IP address (used for LocalPulse regional feeds)
  • Interactions with AI features (ExplainThis analyses, Bias Meter, TruthLens)

2.3 From Third Parties

  • Payment verification data from Stripe
  • Analytics data from Google Analytics
  • News content from RSS feeds and third-party publishers

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver our services — personalized news feeds, AI analyses, LocalPulse regional updates, and subscription management
  • Improve our platform — analyze usage patterns to improve AI accuracy and develop new features
  • Communicate with you — respond to support requests, notify you of service changes, and send account-related emails
  • Security and compliance — detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and meet legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how our site is used.

  • Essential cookies — required for login and core functionality
  • Preference cookies — remember your settings between visits
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from staying logged in.

5. Third-Party Services

We work with the following third parties, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Google Analytics — usage analytics
  • Anthropic (Claude) / OpenAI — AI-powered analysis features
  • National Weather Service — weather data for LocalPulse
  • News publishers and RSS aggregators — content sources

6. How We Share Your Information

  • Service providers — vendors who help us operate the platform (payments, hosting, analytics)
  • Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect our rights and users
  • Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent — any other sharing requires your explicit permission

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure servers, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

  • Access — request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction — update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion — request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of data sales (we don't sell your data).

EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have rights to data portability, restriction of processing, and to object to processing. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.

9. Children's Privacy

MyNewsWave is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so accidentally, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top and notify you of significant changes by email or via a notice on the site.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: support@mynewswave.com
Website: mynewswave.com/contact
Company: StackFlo AI, LLC