Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Introduction

Welcome to Cross Bay News ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, crossbaynews.com, or engage with our services. Cross Bay News curates and presents news content using advanced machine learning and automation technologies, rather than traditional journalism practices.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities.

Introduction

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly: We collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it through forms or communication:

Email address (e.g., for subscriptions or inquiries)
Name (optional, where submitted)
Any personal details shared in messages or feedback

Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Referring website or search terms
Pages viewed and time spent on our site
Clickstream data

Information from Third Parties: We may receive data from trusted third-party services to enhance our platform functionality:

Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email Service Providers (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
Content Delivery Networks and Hosting Providers

How We Use Your Information

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
To send you newsletters or updates you have opted into
To analyze usage patterns for website performance and optimization
To respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
To enhance and personalize your user experience
To detect, prevent, and respond to technical issues and security threats

Automated Content and AI Disclosure

Cross Bay News uses proprietary algorithms and machine learning models to:

Summarize or paraphrase verified news from vetted sources
Generate reporting-style content based on publicly available data or press releases

These processes do not involve the use of user-submitted personal information for training or content generation.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Applicability)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal data may include:

Your consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms, web hosting, and analytics.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and property.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Public Forums: If we enable comments or public feedback, any personal information you choose to post may become publicly visible. Use discretion when sharing such data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential website functions
Monitor site usage and user engagement
Customize and improve your experience

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via cookie banners provided on our site.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccuracies
Erasure of your data (right to be forgotten)
Restriction of data processing
Portability of data
Objection to certain processing
Withdrawal of consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at crossbaynews@newtrix.app.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure HTTPS connections
Restricted access controls
Data encryption during transmission
Regular monitoring and auditing

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements. Criteria for determining retention include:

Duration of your engagement with our site
Legal or regulatory obligations
Nature of the data collected

International Users

If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us to delete it.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our services after updates signifies acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Cross Bay News

Email: crossbaynews@newtrix.app

Attn: Privacy Compliance Officer