1. Introduction

FeedMatters ("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 personalized newsletter service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (role, interests)
• Account preferences and settings
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our Service:

• Reading patterns and engagement metrics
• Newsletter clicks and interactions
• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our personalized newsletter service
• Customize content based on your interests and reading behavior
• Send you newsletters and service-related communications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI and Personalization

We use artificial intelligence and machine learning to personalize your newsletter experience. This includes analyzing your reading preferences, engagement patterns, and stated interests to curate relevant content. All AI processing is done with the goal of providing you with the most relevant and valuable news content.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to the sharing

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Authentication and database services
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Email delivery via SES
• Vercel: Hosting and analytics
• Anthropic Claude: AI-powered content curation

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except as required for legal compliance.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information

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

10. 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 to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our Service may not function properly without cookies.

11. 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 become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

13. 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.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@feedmatters.com