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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2026

SemiJo ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of journalists, editors, and media professionals who use our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use semijo.com and our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, organisation, password)
• Content you create or upload (story pitches, recordings, source materials, drafts)
• Contact form submissions and support requests
• Payment and billing information (processed securely via our payment partners)

We also collect usage data automatically, including browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the platform, to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the SemiJo platform
• To process transactions and send related information
• To respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• To send product updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• To monitor and analyse usage patterns to improve user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. Access to your data is restricted to authorised personnel only. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Editorial Content and Sources

Content you create within SemiJo — including stories, source materials, recordings, and transcriptions — remains your intellectual property. We do not use your editorial content to train AI models or share it with third parties without your explicit consent.

5. AI Features

SemiJo uses artificial intelligence to assist with drafting, transcription, and editorial workflows. AI features process your content to generate responses and suggestions. This processing occurs within our secure infrastructure and is not used to build profiles or share data externally.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you close your account, we will delete your personal data within 90 days, unless required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the platform. Continued use of SemiJo after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.