Privacy Policy

AI News Home is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

The Short Version

Information We Collect

Reader Accounts

You can create a free reader account to leave comments on articles. When you sign up via magic link, we collect:

• •Email address — Used for authentication only (magic link sign-in). Not displayed publicly.
• •Username and display name — Chosen by you, displayed publicly alongside your comments.
• •Avatar — Optional profile picture you upload.

Creating an account is entirely optional. You do not need an account to read articles.

Comments

When you post a comment, we store the comment text, the time it was posted, and your reader account information. Comments are publicly visible alongside your username and display name. You can edit your comments within 15 minutes of posting and delete them at any time.

Newsletter Subscription

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is entirely optional and used solely to send you AI news updates. We do not share your email with anyone.

Local Browser Storage

We use your browser's local storage to remember preferences like your theme (light/dark mode) and cookie consent choices. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

Server Logs

Like most websites, our servers automatically log basic request information (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) for security and debugging purposes. These logs are retained briefly and are not used to identify or track individuals.

What We Don't Do

• ✕We don't sell your data to advertisers or data brokers
• ✕We don't create user profiles or track you across the web
• ✕We don't require account creation to read articles
• ✕We don't use invasive tracking or fingerprinting

Cookies and Embedded Content

We use essential cookies for basic site functionality. Our articles may include embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and others, which may set their own cookies if you choose to allow them.

You have full control over your cookie preferences. Visit our Cookie Policy to learn more or adjust your settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• •Cloudflare — Hosting and content delivery for security and performance. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
• •Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This is only activated after you consent to analytics cookies. We use Google Consent Mode v2, which means no data is collected until you give permission. See Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• •Reader accounts — Retained until you request deletion.
• •Comments — Retained until you delete them or request account deletion. Deleted comments are soft-deleted (the text is removed but a placeholder remains in the thread).
• •Session cookies — Editor sessions expire after 7 days. Reader sessions expire after 30 days of inactivity.
• •Newsletter emails — Retained until you unsubscribe.
• •Server logs — Retained briefly for security and debugging, then discarded.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• •Request deletion of your reader account and all associated data (comments, profile)
• •Delete your own comments at any time via the comment menu
• •Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• •Adjust your cookie preferences via our cookie settings
• •Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• •Clear your browser's local storage to remove saved preferences

To exercise any of these rights, email us at editorial@ainewshome.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at editorial@ainewshome.com.