Privacy Policy

1Introduction

Welcome to ClarityBriefs ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 website and services at claritybriefs.com.

By using ClarityBriefs, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Account Information: Email address, name, username, and password
• Profile Information: Optional biography, preferences, and interests
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and support requests
• Newsletter Preferences: Topics, sources, and delivery settings

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, and analytics cookies

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, personalize, and improve our AI-powered briefing service
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• AI Processing: To generate personalized content recommendations and summaries
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

4.1 Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring websites and search terms
• Browser type and device information
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Anonymized IP address

Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 14 months.

You can manage your analytics preferences through our Cookie Settings.

4.2 FingerprintJS (Device Recognition)

We use FingerprintJS to create a unique device identifier for trial abuse prevention. This technology:

• Creates a hash based on browser and device characteristics
• Does not collect or store personal information
• Is used solely to prevent multiple trial activations from the same device

Data Retention: Device fingerprints are stored for 1 year.

4.3 Other Services

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication (if you choose to sign in with Google)
• AI Services (OpenRouter): For content processing and summarization
• NewsData.io: For news content aggregation
• Email Service (Google Workspace): For newsletter delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

5Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our service
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

6Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

8Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Necessary: Maintain your login session and security (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics: Analyze site traffic and usage via Google Analytics (requires consent)
• Functional: Enable device recognition for trial verification (requires consent)

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to allow.

9Children's Privacy

ClarityBriefs is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10International Users

If you are accessing ClarityBriefs from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

11Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of ClarityBriefs after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12Contact Us

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