Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Summary
NewsplanetAI is a free, ad-free news intelligence platform. We do not sell your data, serve advertisements, or share information with third parties for marketing purposes. We use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used and localStorage to remember your preferences. That is the full extent of our data collection.
What We Collect
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-WGK21PMFSZ) to understand traffic patterns, which pages are visited, and how features like the morning broadcast are used. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device (including _ga and related identifiers) to distinguish unique visitors. This data is processed by Google under their privacy policy.
We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or user profiling. We use it solely to see if people are finding our synthesis useful and to improve the service.
Local Storage (Browser)
We use your browser's localStorage to save your preferences. This data never leaves your device — it is not sent to our servers or any third party. We store:
np_watchlist— your tracked topics (if you set any)np_last_catchup_at— when you last viewed the catch-up summarynp_analytics_acknowledged— whether you dismissed the analytics notice
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings. Clearing it will reset your topic watchlist and catch-up preferences.
What We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect email addresses or personal information (no accounts exist yet)
- We do not serve advertisements or use ad tracking
- We do not share data with third parties for marketing
- We do not use fingerprinting, retargeting, or behavioral profiling
- We do not track you across other websites
Cookies
NewsplanetAI itself does not set cookies. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These are:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
You can block these cookies using your browser settings or a browser extension like Google Analytics Opt-out. The site functions fully without them.
AI-Generated Content
Cortex briefings, article summaries, and the morning audio broadcast are generated by AI systems (OpenAI GPT models and ElevenLabs text-to-speech). The audio broadcast uses an AI-generated voice, which is disclosed in the player interface. All source attributions link to the original articles for verification.
Changes to This Policy
If we add user accounts or change our data practices, this policy will be updated. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about this policy? Visit our About page to learn more about the project.