Privacy Policy

Introduction

Newsroom AIOS is a service of Farrington Development LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Business Information: Newspaper name, domain, service area, and category preferences
• Payment Information: Credit card details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store your full card number)
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including articles generated and features accessed
• Communications: Any correspondence you have with us, including support requests

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
• Personalize and improve your experience on our platform

Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

Data Security

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

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Data portability

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold about you in the preceding 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@newsroomaios.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, or (d) our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.
• Data Transfer: Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. By using our platform, you consent to this transfer. We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account closure, we retain data for 90 days before permanent deletion, unless longer retention is required by law.

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@newsroomaios.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: