Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

"Voices of the Streets" respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information:

• • Usage Analytics: Via Vercel Analytics - page views, browser type, device type (no personally identifiable information)
• • Search Queries: What you search for on our platform (not linked to your identity)
• • Cookies: Only for theme preference (light/dark mode)

We do NOT collect: Names, emails, phone numbers, location data, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it.

3. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used only to:

• • Improve platform functionality and user experience
• • Understand which content is most valuable to users
• • Maintain platform security and prevent abuse

We will never sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

This platform uses:

• • Vercel: Hosting and analytics provider. See their privacy policy
• • Supabase: Database provider for storing aggregated news content. See their privacy policy

By using our platform, you acknowledge you have reviewed these third-party privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any data collected. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your privacy.

6. Data Retention

Aggregated news content is retained for informational purposes and may be archived. Non-personally identifiable analytics data may be retained indefinitely for platform improvement.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• • Access any personal information we may have about you
• • Request deletion of personal information
• • Opt-out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or Vercel opt-out)
• • Contact us with privacy concerns

8. Children's Privacy

This platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access this platform from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States. By using this platform, you consent to such transfers.

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union: We comply with GDPR principles including data minimization, purpose limitation, and transparency. We do not collect personal data without consent, and you have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the footer contact information on our website.