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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

1. Introduction

NewsPodLM ("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 AI-generated podcast service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account creation date

2.2 Podcast Listening Data

We track your podcast listening progress, including:

  • Which podcasts you listen to
  • Playback position and progress
  • Completion status
  • Listening timestamps

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Access times and dates

2.4 Local Storage

We use IndexedDB (browser local storage) to:

  • Store podcast progress locally on your device
  • Enable offline playback resumption
  • Sync progress to the cloud periodically (for logged-in users)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Enable you to resume podcasts from where you left off
  • Personalize your experience
  • Improve our content and service quality
  • Communicate with you about updates and new features
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect and prevent technical issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies including:

  • Session Cookies: To maintain your login state
  • IndexedDB: To store podcast progress locally
  • Local Storage: To cache data for improved performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect service functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

  • Hosting and infrastructure
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Email communications

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Data Security

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

  • Encrypted password storage
  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

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

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@newspodlm.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide you with our service
  • Required to comply with legal obligations
  • Necessary to resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. AI-Generated Content

Our podcasts are generated using artificial intelligence. We do not collect or store your interactions with AI-generated content beyond the listening progress data mentioned in this policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes (for registered users)

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@newspodlm.com

15. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection
  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

Our lawful basis for processing your data is primarily consent and contractual necessity (to provide our service).

16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

We do not sell your personal information.