Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 10, 2026 • Compliant with GDPR & CCPA/CPRA
AI News Network ("AI News", "we", "our", or "us") operates the publication at https://aine.ws. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you access our news wire.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to deliver independent news reporting:
- Editorial Submissions & Tips: When you use our Newsroom Desk to submit tips, corrections, or inquiries, we collect your name, email, and message content. If you check "Confidential Anonymous Source", identifying details are withheld from public publication.
- Automated Analytics: Standard non-personally identifiable server logs (IP address, browser user agent, referring URL, time of visit) used to assess technical uptime and protect against DDoS attacks.
2. Use of Information
We never sell or rent your personal information to data brokers or advertising exchanges. Information submitted through our editorial desk is strictly utilized to:
- Investigate and verify reported news tips and industry leaks.
- Respond to reader inquiries or factual correction requests.
- Deliver requested email newsletters or dispatch alerts.
3. Data Retention & Security
We implement enterprise-grade encryption (TLS 1.3) across all transmissions. Editorial tips submitted under anonymous source protection are safeguarded under journalistic confidentiality principles.
4. Your Legal Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to request access to, deletion of, or restriction of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at aine.ws/contact.