1. Introduction

ReadIntel ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered news and research platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

Account information (email address, password)
Profile information (name, preferences, settings)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
User-generated content (notes, saved articles, custom topics)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage data (articles read, features used, time spent)
Device information (browser type, operating system)
Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
Analytics data (via cookies and similar technologies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Generate personalized news summaries and insights
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Send you updates, newsletters, and service-related notices
Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

AI Service Provider

Powers our AI summarization and analysis features. Data is processed according to our service provider's privacy policy.

Text-to-Speech Service Provider

Provides audio narration of articles. Audio content is generated in real-time.

Stripe

Processes payments securely. We do not store full credit card information.

Supabase

Hosts our database and authentication services with enterprise-grade security.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption at rest for sensitive data
Row-level security on database tables
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time through your account settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Export your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@readintel.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service 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 collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@readintel.com
Email: support@readintel.com

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context:

Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
Legitimate interests (to improve our services)
Your consent (for marketing communications)
Legal obligations (to comply with laws)

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.