1. Information We Collect

MindCast News ("we," "our," or "us") collects the following types of information:

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies for analytics and site functionality
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses for our newsletter (if applicable)
• User Interactions: Comments, feedback, and user preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our news service
• To analyze site usage and optimize user experience
• To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and ensure site security

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• MongoDB Atlas: For secure data storage
• Together AI: For AI content generation (no personal data shared)
• Hosting Provider: For website hosting and delivery

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure hosting, and regular security audits.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months, while newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: