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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

Main Currents is a defensive security platform focused on exposing propaganda and coordinated manipulation. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Information We Collect

Analysis Data

  • Public news articles and URLs submitted for analysis
  • Analysis results and metadata
  • Aggregated statistics for research purposes

Account Information

  • Email address (for authentication)
  • Encrypted password
  • Account preferences and settings

Technical Data

  • IP addresses (anonymized after 30 days)
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage statistics (anonymized)
  • Error logs (without personal identifiers)

What We DO NOT Collect

  • Browsing history outside of our platform
  • Social media credentials or tokens
  • Personal identifiable information from analyzed content
  • Tracking cookies for advertising
  • Third-party analytics or marketing data

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our propaganda detection services
  • Authenticate users and maintain account security
  • Conduct research on manipulation tactics (anonymized data only)
  • Send critical service updates (no marketing emails)
  • Comply with legal obligations when required

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
  • Secure JWT-based authentication
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Minimal data retention policies
  • No third-party data sharing without explicit consent

Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained until account deletion
  • Analysis results: Retained for research (anonymized after 90 days)
  • IP addresses: Anonymized after 30 days
  • Error logs: Deleted after 60 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request data deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Export your data in portable format
  • Opt-out of non-essential data collection
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

GDPR Compliance

Main Currents complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union. We process data lawfully, transparently, and only for specified purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users. Continued use of our service after changes indicates acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or our data practices?

Email: [email protected]

General inquiries: Contact form

Main Currents is a defensive security tool designed to expose manipulation, not create it. We are committed to transparency, user privacy, and protecting democratic discourse.