Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st August, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to IntelliNews, an AI-driven news generation platform that curates and delivers news by scraping data from various credible sources. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information
When you interact with our platform, we may collect personal information that can be used to identify you. This includes:
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and phone number when you sign up for newsletters or contact us for support.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username and password.
- Communication Data: Any communication you have with us, including emails, messages, and support requests.
2.2. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information, which cannot be used to identify you. This includes:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions with content.
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Content Delivery: To deliver personalized news content based on your preferences and interests.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about our services.
- Improvement of Services: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform’s functionality and user experience.
- Security: To monitor and ensure the security of our website and protect against unauthorized access or misuse.
4. Data Scraping and News Aggregation
Our platform scrapes data from multiple news sources to generate news articles based on similar facts across different sources. We ensure that all news sources are properly mentioned and cited within the news articles. Each news page includes a link to the parent news source, allowing you to verify the original content.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as a subpoena, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and provide a more personalized experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and regular security assessments.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the news sources we cite. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.