Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Howard, operated by Conflenti Media LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”), handles information when you use howardnews.app.

1. Information We Receive

When you use Howard, you may submit text such as news scripts or other copy. User content is processed only to generate pronunciations and editorial suggestions and is not intentionally stored after your session.

2. How We Use Information

• To identify Texas place names and provide pronunciation guidance;
• To suggest edits and rewrites for clarity and brevity.

We do not sell, retain, or train on your content.

3. Third-Party Providers

Howard may use third-party AI services, such as OpenAI, to generate editorial suggestions. Text you submit may be securely transmitted to these services for processing. They do not use this content to train their models, in accordance with their API terms.

4. Logs and Technical Data

We may collect minimal technical logs (like error reports and usage counts) to ensure uptime and reliability. These logs do not include user-submitted script text.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Howard uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication: We use Supabase to manage user accounts. Session cookies keep you logged in.
• Analytics: We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with the site. Clarity may record mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior to help us improve the user experience. No script content is captured.
• Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features like staying logged in.

6. Data Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect transmissions, but no system is 100% secure. Use the service at your discretion.

7. Children’s Privacy

Howard is intended for professional and adult users. It is not directed at children under 13.

8. International Users

If you access Howard from outside the U.S., you consent to processing in the U.S. under local laws that may differ from your own.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of Howard after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

Questions? Contact us at info@howardnews.app