Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Welcome to Cinnamon
At Cinnamon Collective LLC ("Cinnamon," "we," "us," or "our"), we believe your emotional well-being and privacy go hand-in-hand. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use cinnamon.news and our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information: Name, email address, birth date, and city when you create an account
Mood Data: Your daily emotional check-ins (Great, Good, Okay, Sensitive, Overwhelmed)
Preferences: Your selected news categories, tone preferences, and reading habits
Saved Content: Articles you save for later and your interaction with them
Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: How you interact with articles, which tones you prefer, and reading patterns
Device Information: Browser type, device type, and general location (city-level only)
Cookies: We use minimal cookies for authentication and remembering your preferences
What We Don't Collect
We don't track you across other websites
We don't sell your data to advertisers
We don't use invasive analytics or tracking pixels
We don't store precise location data
How We Use Your Information
To Provide Our Service
• Adapt news delivery based on your mood and preferences
• Remember your saved articles and reading progress
• Enable friend syncing features (when you explicitly opt-in)
• Provide audio playback of articles
To Improve Cinnamon
• Understand how different moods affect reading preferences
• Improve our tone adaptation algorithms
• Develop new features based on usage patterns
•. Ensure our service remains emotionally supportive
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Only Share Data When:
• You explicitly ask us to: Such as when syncing with a friend
• Required by law: To comply with legal obligations
• To protect rights: When necessary to protect our rights or safety
•. With your consent: For any other sharing, we'll ask first
We Never:
• Sell your personal information
• Share your mood data with advertisers
• Allow third parties to track you through our service
Your Privacy Rights
You Can:
• Access Your Data: Request a copy of all information we have about you
• Update Information: Correct any inaccurate data
• Delete Your Account: Remove all your personal information
• Export Your Data: Download your saved articles and preferences
• Opt-Out: Disable friend syncing or any optional features
How To Exercise Your Rights
Email us at info@cinnamon.news and we'll respond within 72 hours.
Data Security
We protect your information using:
Encryption for data in transit and at rest
Secure servers with regular security updates
Limited access controls (only essential team members)
Regular security audits
Children's Privacy
Cinnamon is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we've collected such information, we'll delete it immediately.
International Users
Cinnamon is operated from the United States. If you're accessing our service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We'll notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy via email and within the app. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Cinnamon Collective LLC
Email: info@cinnamon.news
We're committed to protecting your privacy while helping you stay informed in a way that respects your emotional bandwidth.
Cinnamon Collective LLC, founded June 2025.
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