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Introduction

Clarrus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our news aggregation and analysis platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and password when you create an account
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card information)
• Preferences: Your news preferences, source filters, and notification settings

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, stories read, features used, and time spent on the platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your subscription payments
• Send you daily digest emails (if you opt in)
• Personalize your news feed
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Communicate with you about updates and support
• Enforce our terms of service and prevent fraud

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (authentication, session management)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, Brevo for email delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@clarrus.org.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Clarrus is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using Clarrus, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@clarrus.org
• Website: clarrus.org