Introduction

ClearFeed ("we," "our," or "us") operates a news aggregation platform that respects user privacy and complies with applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
• Performance Data: Page load times, error reports, server response times
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and user preferences (dark mode, settings)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and similar services for usage statistics
• Advertising Cookies: For displaying relevant advertisements and measuring ad performance
• Social Media Pixels: For social sharing functionality and analytics

3. Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form or email
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or feedback you choose to provide
• Preferences: Display settings, language preferences, and customization options

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our news aggregation platform
• Performance Optimization: To analyze usage patterns and optimize site performance
• Content Personalization: To display relevant news content and improve user experience
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or business asset transfers
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Cloudflare/CDN Services: For content delivery and security
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure data storage with reputable hosting providers

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Cookie Management: Control cookies through your browser settings

International Data Transfers

Our services may involve international data transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: