Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 30, 2026
Imai News ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address when subscribing to our newsletter
- Account information when registering (email, display name)
- Messages when contacting us
Information Collected Automatically
- Page view and click data (via anonymous analytics)
- Browser type, operating system, and referring URL
- IP address (anonymized after 14 days)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send newsletter digests you subscribed to
- To improve site content and performance
- To detect and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Supabase — database and authentication (EU/US data centers)
- Resend — transactional email delivery
- Vercel — website hosting and edge network
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication sessions. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Account data is retained until account deletion is requested. Analytics data is anonymized after 14 days.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe)
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority (EEA residents)
To exercise any right, email privacy@imai.news.
7. Children's Privacy
Imai News is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced via newsletter or a notice on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
Privacy questions: privacy@imai.news