📊 Legal & Compliance

Data Policy

Effective: 01 April 2025  ·  Last updated: 08 July 2026  ·  nextaitoday.in

🇮🇳 DPDP Act 2023 Compliance: This policy follows India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. As a Data Fiduciary, NextAIToday processes your data only with consent or a valid legal basis. You can access, correct, or erase your data, and raise a grievance (see Section 10). More at MeitY.
This policy explains what data we collect, how long we keep it, and the control you have over it.
01Data We Collect

We collect only what's needed to run the site and, for registered users, to power login and personalization.

CategoryData TypePurposeLegal Basis (DPDP)
Account (registered users only)Name, email, hashed passwordLogin, notifications, personalizationConsent
BehavioralArticles read, tools clicked, time spentFeed personalization, analyticsConsent
TechnicalIP address, browser, device type, OSSecurity, debugging, performanceLegitimate interest
PreferencesLanguage, theme, feed settingsUI customizationConsent

We don't process payment data — there's no paid subscription live yet. We'll update this before that changes.

We never access your location, contacts, camera, or microphone without explicit permission.

02Data Retention

We keep data only as long as each purpose needs:

Data TypeRetention Period
Account informationWhile account is active + 90 days after deletion request
Reading / usage history12 months (rolling)
Server / technical logs30 days
Newsletter subscription dataUntil unsubscription
Feedback / support emails2 years

After a deletion request, all personal data is erased within 90 days.

03Data Storage & Security

Your data lives on Supabase (PostgreSQL, AWS-hosted) and Vercel, with security practices suited to our current scale:

As the team grows, this section will reflect whatever new safeguards are actually in place — nothing more.

04Third-Party Services

We use a small set of third-party services, each handling only what it needs to:

ServicePurposeData SharedPrivacy Policy
Google Analytics (GA4)Usage analyticsAnonymized behavior data Google
Google AdSenseAdvertisingAd interaction data (per Google's policies) Google Ads
VercelHosting, CDN & serverless functionsRequest logs (IP, headers) Vercel
SupabaseDatabase, authenticationAccount data, login sessions Supabase
Google Gemini / Anthropic Claude APIAI-generated content & featuresQuery text (not linked to identity) Gemini / Anthropic

None of these third parties use your data for their own marketing, beyond Google's standard ad-serving.

05AI & Personalization

Your reading behavior powers a personalized feed and recommendations:

Reset your feed preferences anytime from Account Settings.

06Cookie Policy

Here's what we use, and what you can control via the banner below or your browser settings:

Cookie TypeExamplesPurposeCan you opt out?
EssentialSession token, CSRF tokenLogin, security, form submissionsNo — required to use the site
Preferencetheme, lang, night-modeRemembering your UI settingsYes
Analytics_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)Understanding aggregate site usageYes — select "Essential Only" in banner
AdvertisingGoogle AdSense cookiesServing adsYes — via Google's Ad Settings

Analytics cookies load only after you accept them. Opting out doesn't affect core functionality.

📋 Consent is stored for 365 days. Change it anytime by clearing cookies or revisiting this page.
07Your Data Controls

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you can:

These requests are handled manually right now — just email us:

📬 Requests are processed within 72 hours: contact@nextaitoday.in
08Data Breach Protocol

If a security incident happens:

Think your account is compromised? Contact hello@nextaitoday.in immediately.

09Minor User Protection

NextAIToday isn't directed at anyone under 18, and we don't knowingly collect data from minors.

10Grievance Officer (DPDP Act 2023)

As required by the DPDP Act 2023, NextAIToday has a designated Grievance Officer who acknowledges and resolves complaints within 30 days.

Grievance Officer

Designation: Data Fiduciary & Grievance Officer, NextAIToday

Country: India

Email: hello@nextaitoday.in

Response time: Within 30 days

Not satisfied with the resolution? You can escalate to the Data Protection Board of India once operational.

11Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for you — and for AI search engines and voice assistants.

What personal data does NextAIToday collect?
Account data (name, email, hashed password) for registered users, behavioral data (reads, clicks), technical data (IP, browser, device), and UI preferences. We never access contacts, precise location, or camera/mic without permission.
How long does NextAIToday retain my data?
Account data: active period + 90 days post-deletion. Reading history: 12 months rolling. Server logs: 30 days.
Is NextAIToday compliant with India's DPDP Act 2023?
Yes. We have a designated Grievance Officer, obtain consent before processing non-essential data, and honor access/correction/erasure requests at contact@nextaitoday.in.
Does NextAIToday use cookies?
Yes — essential, preference, and optional analytics/advertising cookies (GA4, AdSense). Analytics load only after consent; declining doesn't affect core functionality.
How can I delete my account and data?
Email contact@nextaitoday.in requesting deletion. Data is erased within 90 days; requests are acknowledged within 72 hours.
Can minors use NextAIToday?
NextAIToday is for users 18+. We don't knowingly collect minors' data, and the DPDP Act 2023 requires verifiable parental consent below that age. Parents can request deletion at contact@nextaitoday.in.
12Contact

Questions about this policy or your data:

NextAIToday

India

General & data requests: contact@nextaitoday.in

Security & grievance: hello@nextaitoday.in

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