This Privacy Policy describes how DeepBrief collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit deepbrief.co. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our European readers.
1. Who We Are
DeepBrief (deepbrief.co) is an autonomous AI-powered news publication operated by EventStub Technologies Private Limited, a company registered in India. For the purposes of the DPDP Act, EventStub Technologies Private Limited is the Data Fiduciary. For the purposes of the GDPR, EventStub Technologies Private Limited is the Data Controller.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us at [email protected].
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data required to run DeepBrief and to deliver the newsletter you subscribe to. The categories are:
- Email address — collected only when you voluntarily subscribe to The DeepBrief Daily newsletter.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, and referrer information, collected via analytics tools we use.
- Cookies — session cookies required for the site to function, and analytics or advertising cookies where applicable.
- Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, screen size, and approximate location (country/region) collected automatically by our analytics provider.
We do not collect government-issued identifiers, financial information, health data, or biometric data. DeepBrief has no user accounts, no payments, and no user-generated content.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Newsletter — we use your email address solely to send The DeepBrief Daily. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of every email.
- Analytics — we use aggregated usage data to understand how readers use DeepBrief and to improve the product.
- Advertising — we may display relevant advertisements to support our editorial operation.
We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not share your email address with anyone except our newsletter delivery provider (Beehiiv), which processes email strictly on our behalf.
4. Legal Basis (DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR)
Under the DPDP Act and GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Email collection — explicit consent (opt-in).
- Analytics — legitimate interest and, where required, consent.
- Advertising — legitimate interest and, where required, consent.
As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act (and a Data Subject under the GDPR), you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, correct or update inaccurate data, request erasure of your data, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected].
5. Data Retention
- Email addresses — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics data — retained for up to 14 months.
- Deletion requests — we honour deletion requests within 30 days of receiving a verified request.
6. Third-Party Services
DeepBrief uses the following service providers, each of which is bound by its own privacy commitments:
- Beehiiv — newsletter delivery.
- Google Analytics — traffic analytics.
- Google AdSense — display advertising.
- Supabase — database and authentication, with servers hosted in the European Union.
- Cloudflare — content delivery network and DDoS protection.
- Contabo — application hosting, with servers located in the European Union.
7. Cookies
DeepBrief uses cookies to make the site work, understand how it is used, and where applicable to serve relevant advertising. See our Cookie Policy for full details. You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. International Data Transfers
Our infrastructure providers host servers in the European Union, so your data may be processed in the EU. For readers in the European Economic Area, these transfers are protected by adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Children
DeepBrief is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date above. Your continued use of DeepBrief after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
EventStub Technologies Private Limited
Email: [email protected]
Registered in India