MeridAIn

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and authentication credentials (via OAuth providers like Google or GitHub).
User Content: Comments, preferences, bookmarks, and other content you submit.
Communications: Messages you send to us via contact forms or email.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
Log Data: IP addresses, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and preferences.

1.3 Third-Party Services

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

Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage patterns
Cookiebot: Cookie consent management
PostHog: Product analytics
Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
OAuth Providers: Google, GitHub for authentication

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the Service
To personalize your experience and remember preferences
To improve our Service through analytics
To communicate with you about updates or changes
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

3. AI Processing Disclosure

AI Data Usage:

Our AI systems process publicly available information to generate content. We do not use your personal data to train AI models. However, your interactions (such as article views) may be used to improve content recommendations.

4. Data Sharing

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

Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, authentication)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us through our form.