1. Introduction
Welcome to MyNewsWave ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you visit our website, use our AI-powered news aggregation services, and interact with our features including ArticleScope, TruthLens, LocalPulse, PolyRead AI, NewsFlash Digest, and PerspectiveSplit.
By using MyNewsWave, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide Our Services
- Deliver personalized news content and AI-powered summaries
- Operate ArticleScope, TruthLens, LocalPulse, PolyRead AI, NewsFlash Digest, and PerspectiveSplit
- Customize your experience based on your preferences and reading habits
- Process your subscriptions and payments
3.2 To Improve Our Services
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our AI algorithms
- Develop new features and improve existing ones
- Conduct research and testing
- Fix bugs and technical issues
3.3 To Communicate With You
- Send you NewsFlash Digest and personalized news updates
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send important service announcements and updates
- Notify you about new features or changes to our services
3.4 For Security and Legal Compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience.
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of MyNewsWave.
For more information, visit our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment processing
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand user behavior
- AI Services: Claude (Anthropic) and OpenAI for AI-powered features
- Content Delivery: Cloud services for fast and reliable content delivery
- News Sources: Various news publishers and aggregators
- Advertising Partners: Ad networks for relevant advertising
These third parties have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
6.1 With Service Providers
We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate our services, process payments, provide customer support, and conduct analytics.
6.2 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe it's necessary to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Enforce our terms and conditions
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
6.3 Business Transfers
If MyNewsWave is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with other parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
8.1 Access and Portability
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
8.2 Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
8.3 Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
8.4 Opt-Out
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any email
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Opt out of personalized advertising
8.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you're a California resident, you have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
8.6 EU/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you're in the EU or UK, you have rights under GDPR including data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to object.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Children's Privacy
MyNewsWave is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email or prominent notice on our website
- Obtain your consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
