Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dosie ("Dosie," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials (or third-party OAuth tokens if you sign in via Google).
• Organization Data: Information about your newsroom or organization, including team members and roles.
• Content: Profiles, contacts, stories, notes, and other content you create within the Service.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers collected automatically through standard web technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account.
• To process transactions and send related billing information.
• To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.
• To enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Within Your Organization: Content and profiles you create may be visible to other members of your organization based on your role and permissions.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Your data is hosted on secure, professionally managed infrastructure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@dosie.app.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We may use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns and improve the Service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@dosie.app.