1. Introduction
We at ReNewsAI / ReNews.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our platform, including all services and features offered.
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Telemedia Act (TMG), and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
ReNewsAI
c/o Mixdigitales
Haunstetter Str. 54e
86343 Königsbrunn
Email: info@renews.com
3. What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data, depending on how you use our platform:
a) Data You Provide
- Name, email address, profile picture (if you register)
- Login information and passwords (encrypted)
- Submitted posts, comments, reactions, private messages
- Payment information (only if you purchase premium plans)
b) Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type/version, device information
- Referrer URL
- Access time and date
- Usage statistics (e.g. likes, reactions, logins)
c) Cookies and Tracking
- Session cookies (functional)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Marketing cookies (e.g. for retargeting)
You can manage your cookie preferences via our [Cookie Settings].
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your data for the following reasons:
- To operate and maintain our platform
- To provide user-generated features (likes, comments, uploads)
- To allow account creation and secure login
- To analyze platform usage and improve our services
- To show personalized content and ads
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax, fraud prevention)
5. Legal BasisUnder Art. 6 GDPR, we process your data on the following bases:
- Art. 6(1)(a) – With your consent (e.g. newsletter, analytics)
- Art. 6(1)(b) – Contractual necessity (e.g. account, subscription)
- Art. 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation
- Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interests (e.g. security, marketing, analytics)
6. Sharing and Transfer of Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Hosting providers (e.g. for data storage)
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
- Social login providers (e.g. Facebook, Google)
- Legal authorities, if legally required
If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection via EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. User Profiles and Public Content
Please be aware:
- Your posts, comments, and reactions may be visible to other users.
- You can choose a username and avatar.
- You may follow or be followed by others.
You can modify your profile visibility under Account Settings.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights under GDPR:
- Access (Art. 15): Get a copy of your stored data
- Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure (Art. 17): Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction (Art. 18): Limit processing
- Data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in machine-readable format
- Objection (Art. 21): Oppose processing under certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)): At any time, without affecting prior processing
To exercise your rights, email info@renews.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- As long as your account is active
- As required by legal obligations (e.g. tax records)
- Until you request deletion
Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after 24 months of inactivity.
10. Data Security
We implement state-of-the-art technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Firewalls and server monitoring
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular backups and access control
11. Social Logins
You may log in using Facebook or Google. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We receive only the minimum necessary data (e.g. name, email, profile picture) from them.
12. Analytics and Third-Party Tools
We use:
- Google Analytics – To analyze usage. Data is anonymized and stored within the EU.
- Facebook Pixel – For ad personalization and campaign analysis.
- YouTube Widget – For video previews.
- Mailchimp or Brevo – For newsletter delivery.
You can opt out via [cookie settings] or [your ad preferences].
13. Newsletter and Notifications
If you sign up for our newsletter, we’ll send updates about new posts, trends, or features. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email or in your profile settings.
14. Children’s Data
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. You will be notified of significant changes via:
- Email (if registered)
- Platform banner
- [Changelog or update section]
Date of latest update: 13 June 2025
16. Contact
If you have questions about data protection or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
ReNewsAI Data Protection Officer
info@renews.com