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Mountaineer Daily ("we," "our," or "us") is built on the principle of privacy. We do not require user accounts, we do not track your physical location, and we do not sell your data.

1. Data We Collect

  • Anonymous Usage Data: We collect anonymous logs of how the application is accessed (e.g., IP addresses, device types, and article views). This data helps our systems ensure the site is running securely and efficiently.
  • Voluntary Correspondence: If you choose to email us directly for support or feedback, we will receive your email address. We use this solely to reply to your inquiry.
  • 2. "Ada" & Automated Curation

    Our editorial algorithm, "Ada," learns from aggregate, anonymous activity on the site (e.g., "Trending Stories"). This learning process is based on collective readership patterns, not on profiling individual users.

    3. Cloud Bookmarks & Encryption

    If you use the bookmark feature, your saved articles are stored in the cloud to keep them safe. This data is associated with a random, anonymous identifier (Device ID or Private Key), not a personal account. This data is encrypted, meaning we cannot read your saved list.

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your browsing history or personal information. We are a news service, not a data broker.

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