Privacy Policy
The short version: We collect your email to send our weekly intelligence brief. We do not sell your data. We do not share your email with third parties for marketing. You can unsubscribe at any time.
1. Who We Are
AI Finance Brief ("we," "us," "our") operates the weekly AI finance newsletter and website at aifinancebrief.com. For privacy inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Email address: Collected when you subscribe to our free weekly briefing or contact support.
- Payment information: If you subscribe to Pro, billing is handled entirely by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full card details. We receive a Stripe customer ID and subscription status.
- Support communications: Any emails or messages you send to our support team.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: We may collect basic analytics such as email open rates and link clicks to improve our content.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and general location (country level) via Cloudflare Web Analytics (privacy-first, no personal data, no cross-site tracking).
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not use advertising cookies or third-party trackers.
- We do not collect sensitive personal information.
- We do not track your browsing activity across other websites.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver the newsletter: Send you our weekly AI finance intelligence brief.
- Process payments: Manage Pro subscriptions through Stripe.
- Improve content: Understand which topics and formats are most valuable to finance professionals.
- Communicate: Respond to your questions or support requests.
- Maintain the service: Prevent abuse and ensure email deliverability.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with:
- Email service providers: To deliver the newsletter (e.g., Resend). These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
- Payment processor: Stripe, Inc. processes all payments. Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Hosting: Cloudflare, Inc. hosts our website. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order.
5. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we remove your email from our active mailing list within 30 days. Payment records may be retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email).
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
7. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (TLS/SSL), access controls, and secure infrastructure hosted on Cloudflare's global network. No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable precautions to protect your information.
8. Children's Privacy
AI Finance Brief is intended for finance professionals and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has subscribed, contact us and we will remove their information promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at [email protected].