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Privacy Policy
Effective 2026-08-30. Operated by PlanetBrief.
This policy explains what information PlanetBrief (“we”, “us”) processes when you use https://planetbrief.com. We publish news and may show advertising, including Google AdSense.
Information we process
We do not require an account to read articles. Depending on how you use the site, we may process:
- Usage data — pages viewed, approximate location (from IP), device and browser type, referrer, and timestamps.
- Contact details — if you email us, we receive the address and message content you send.
- Notifications — if you enable web push, your browser subscription endpoint is stored so we can send alerts you request.
Cookies, ads & third parties
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure traffic, and personalize or measure ads. When Google AdSense (or similar networks) is enabled, Google and its partners may set cookies and collect data about your visits to this and other sites to show relevant advertising. See Google’sAdvertising policiesand our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting or standard analytics to understand aggregate traffic (popular stories, referring sites, device mix). Analytics providers process data under their own terms.
How we use information
To deliver and improve PlanetBrief, respond to messages, send optional push alerts, detect abuse, and comply with law. We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.
Retention & security
We keep contact and operational logs only as long as needed for those purposes, then delete or anonymize them. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure; we take reasonable steps to protect data we control.
Your choices
You can block or delete cookies in your browser, use industry opt-outs described in our Cookie Policy, and revoke push permission in browser settings. For privacy requests, emailhello@planetbrief.com.
Children
PlanetBrief is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Contact
Privacy questions: hello@planetbrief.com.More options on our Contact page. We may update this policy; the effective date above will change when we do.