Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
Information We Collect
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this to create your account and manage your subscription.
Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- Session cookie — Keeps you logged in for up to 30 days. Essential for the site to function.
- View metering cookies — Tracks how many free articles you have read today. Resets daily.
- Cookie consent — Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies.
- Google Analytics — If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. IP addresses are anonymized. You can decline these cookies and still use the site fully.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain your account
- To manage your subscription and billing via Stripe
- To enforce article view limits for free-tier users
- To analyze aggregate site usage (only with your consent)
Third-Party Services
- Google OAuth — For authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe — For payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — For site analytics (only with consent). Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months). You can request account deletion by contacting us.
Your Rights
You can decline analytics cookies at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and revisiting the site. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@calibratenews.com.