Our Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Paper Trail News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile app, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

2. Information We Collect

When you use Paper Trail News, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and login credentials.
• Subscription Information: When you subscribe, we collect billing details such as payment information through our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full credit card details on our servers.
• Preferences: Any settings you choose, such as news sources or article limits.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting support or responding to surveys.
• Authentication Services: If you sign in with Google or another provider, we receive basic profile information (such as name and email) necessary to create or link your account.
• Payment Services: Stripe provides us with confirmation of payment, subscription status, and related details.

3. How We Use Your Information

• We use your information to:
• Provide and improve our Services.
• Process subscriptions and payments.
• Send you account updates, newsletters, and service-related communications.
• Personalize your newspaper experience based on preferences.
• Monitor performance and usage trends.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, hosting).
• If required by law, regulation, or valid legal request.
• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

6. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption, secure hosting, and limited access controls, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Paper Trail News is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the following email:

sean@papertrail.news