Welcome to ProAI News (https://www.proainews.com/). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Leave comments on our blog posts
• Contact us through forms or email
• Participate in surveys or contests
• Create an account on our platform

This information may include: name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and other technical information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our blog content and services
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Personalization: To customize your experience and recommend relevant content
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent, where required)

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information. These include:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Google AdSense / Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can customize ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.

3.3 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.). These platforms may collect information about your visit and may set cookies.

3.4 Email Service Providers

We use email service providers (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to manage our mailing lists and send newsletters. Your email address and related information are stored securely by these providers.

3.5 Comment Systems

If you leave comments on our blog, we may use services like Disqus, Facebook Comments, or Blogger's native commenting system, which may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand user behavior and improve our services
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting environments

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Affiliate Disclosure

ProAI News may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions from products or services purchased through links on our website. These affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial content or recommendations.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether your 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

15. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access 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
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

16. Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.