Privacy Policy - Frequently Asked Questions

What data does Windows News AI collect?

We collect minimal data necessary for service operation: anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics, preference settings stored locally in your browser, and any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms.

Do you sell user data?

No, we never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We respect user privacy and only use data to improve our service and deliver relevant content. Third-party services like Google Analytics have their own privacy policies.

How do you use cookies?

We use essential cookies for site functionality, preference cookies to remember your settings (theme, view mode), and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Is my data secure on Windows News AI?

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and regular security updates. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we encourage users to take appropriate precautions.

How can I request data deletion?

To request deletion of any personal data we may have, please contact us through our contact form. We'll process your request within 30 days in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Does Windows News AI comply with GDPR/CCPA?

Yes, we respect user privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations. Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information, and to opt-out of certain data collection practices.

What information is collected automatically?

When you visit Windows News AI, we automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• General geographic location (country/region level)

This information helps us improve the service and understand usage patterns.

How is my personal information used?

Any personal information you provide is used only for:

• Responding to your inquiries
• Improving our service based on feedback
• Sending important service updates (if you opt-in)
• Complying with legal obligations

We never use your information for unsolicited marketing.

What third-party services do you use?

Windows News AI uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Cloudflare: For content delivery and security
• Google Translate: For multilingual support
• OpenAI: For AI-powered article summaries and chat features
• Anthropic (Claude): For AI-powered article summaries and chat features
• xAI (Grok): For AI-powered article summaries and chat features
• DeepSeek: For AI-powered article summaries and chat features

Each service has its own privacy policy that governs their data practices. When you use our AI features, your queries may be processed by these AI services according to their respective privacy policies.

How long do you retain data?

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
• Server logs: Deleted after 30 days
• Contact form submissions: Retained until resolved, then deleted
• Browser preferences: Stored locally, controlled by you

What are my privacy rights?

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Object to certain uses of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

How can I control tracking and cookies?

You can control tracking in several ways:

• Use your browser's privacy settings to block cookies
• Install privacy-focused browser extensions
• Use "Do Not Track" browser settings
• Clear cookies and local storage regularly
• Use private/incognito browsing mode

Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.

Is Windows News AI safe for children?

While our content is generally appropriate for all ages, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents should supervise their children's internet use and contact us if they believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child.

How do you handle data with AI services?

When you use our AI-powered features (summaries and chat), your requests are processed by third-party AI services:

• OpenAI (ChatGPT): Used for generating article summaries and powering chat features
• Anthropic (Claude): Alternative AI service for summaries and chat functionality
• xAI (Grok): Alternative AI service for summaries and chat functionality
• DeepSeek: Alternative AI service for summaries and chat functionality

Important points about AI data handling:

• Your queries are sent to these services only when you actively use AI features
• We do not store your AI conversation history on our servers
• AI providers may process your queries according to their own privacy policies
• You can choose not to use AI features if you prefer not to share data with these services
• Article content sent for summarization is processed temporarily and not stored by us