Scopophasma

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered news aggregator app("Scopophasma"). By accessing or using the Scopophasma, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or authenticate, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (stored in hashed form)
  • Authentication provider data (e.g., OAuth tokens from Google or similar providers)

1.2 AI Interaction Data

When you use AI-powered features, we may collect and process:

  • Prompts, queries, and instructions you submit to the AI
  • AI-generated responses
  • Contextual data required to improve relevance and personalization

This data may be used to operate, maintain, improve, and monitor the AI functionality. We do not use AI prompts to personally identify users unless required for functionality or legal compliance.

1.3 Usage and Technical Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access Scopophasma, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Enable authentication
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of Scopophasma.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain Scopophasma
  • To authenticate users and manage accounts
  • To deliver personalized news content
  • To process AI prompts and generate responses
  • To improve AI models, features, and user experience
  • To monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to provide Scopophasma
  • Legal obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate interests: To improve and secure our Service, provided your rights do not override these interests

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating Scopophasma (e.g., hosting, analytics, authentication)
  • With AI infrastructure providers strictly for processing prompts and responses
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of users and Scopophasma
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Account information is retained while your account is active
  • AI interaction data may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form
  • Log and technical data are retained for security and analytics purposes

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

7.2 CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Scopophasma is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 where required by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us for removal.

10. Automated Decision-Making and AI

Our Service uses AI systems to summarize, rank, and personalize news content. These processes do not produce legal or similarly significant effects on users. You may contact us to request human review where applicable under law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of Scopophasma after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]