Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SignalDeskNews.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates SignalDeskNews.com ("the Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Email address (required)
• Password (stored as a one-way cryptographic hash — we never store your plaintext password)
• Name (optional)
• Phone number (optional)

Usage Data:

• RSS feed URLs and website sources you configure
• Briefing names and settings you create
• Episode and story history generated by the Service

Technical Data:

• Standard server logs (IP address, browser type, access timestamps) retained for security purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and maintain your account
• Deliver the news aggregation and briefing service
• Verify your identity (email and/or phone verification)
• Communicate with you about your account, service updates, or support
• Process payments (when applicable)
• Improve the Service

4. Artificial Intelligence Processing

SignalDeskNews.com uses third-party AI providers to generate summaries of news content. Only the content of public RSS feeds and web sources you configure is sent to AI providers. Your personal information — including your email, name, phone number, and account details — is never sent to any AI provider.

Current AI providers used:

• OpenAI — for news summarization and text-to-speech generation

You may have the option to select your preferred AI provider for summarization within your account settings. Any additional providers will be disclosed here.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers — third parties that help us operate the Service (hosting, email delivery, payment processing). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of users.
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. You will be notified in advance.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Briefing and story history is subject to storage limits based on your subscription tier. Upon account deletion, your personal data is deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted password storage and HTTPS transmission. No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of non-essential communications

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what data we collect and to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.

EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your data. Our legal basis for processing is contract performance and legitimate interest. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@signaldesknews.com

9. Cookies and Tracking

The Service uses session cookies necessary for authentication. We do not use advertising trackers or third-party analytics cookies.

10. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you by email or in-app notice of material changes. Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

SignalDeskNews.com
Email: contact@signaldesknews.com