Daily Neural Digest

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

1. Data Controller

Daily Neural Digest is an AI-powered technology news platform operated as a personal project.

2. Data We Collect

Daily Neural Digest does not require user accounts or registration. We collect minimal data:

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

Data Purpose Legal Basis
IP address (anonymized) Analytics, security Legitimate interest
Pages visited, time on site Improve content Legitimate interest
Browser type, device, OS Technical compatibility Legitimate interest
Referrer URL Traffic analysis Legitimate interest

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

See our Cookie Policy for full details. In summary:

  • Essential storage: Theme preference (dark/light mode). No consent required.
  • Consent storage: Your privacy choices are stored locally in your browser so we can remember them.
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): Usage statistics. Require consent.
  • Advertising technologies (Google AdSense): Ad delivery and, if you opt in, personalized advertising. Require consent.

You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner at any time.

2.3 Newsletter Subscription Data

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect and store:

  • Your email address
  • A confirmation or unsubscribe token
  • Subscription status and timestamps
  • Hashed IP metadata used for anti-abuse and audit purposes

Newsletter subscriptions use a double opt-in flow. Subscription data is stored on the hosting account outside the public web root.

2.4 Data We Do NOT Collect

  • No names or personal identifiers
  • No payment information
  • No location data (beyond country-level from IP)
  • No user accounts or user profiles
  • No cross-site tracking without consent

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics 4 Anonymous site analytics Google Privacy
Google AdSense Display advertising Google Ads Privacy
Hostinger Web hosting and transactional email delivery Hostinger Privacy

Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.

4. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent at any time for cookie-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, email: contact@dailyneuraldigest.com

We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in France: CNIL).

5. Data Retention

  • Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: 30 days
  • Cookie consent preference: Stored locally in your browser until cleared
  • Newsletter subscriber records: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

6. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption for all connections. Newsletter subscription data is stored with file permissions restricted on the hosting account and is kept outside the public web root.

7. Children's Privacy

Daily Neural Digest is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests: