Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to procure.blog ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at procure.blog.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Newsletter and Waitlist Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter or join our waitlist, we collect your email address. This is the only personal information we actively request from you.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data: We use PostHog, a product analytics platform, to understand how visitors interact with our site. PostHog may collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Browser type and version
• Device type and screen resolution
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Interaction events (clicks, scrolls, form submissions)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PostHog may set cookies on your browser to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These are functional and analytics cookies used solely to improve the site experience. We do not use advertising or third-party marketing cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletters and updates about AI in procurement (if you subscribed)
• Analyze website usage patterns to improve our content and user experience
• Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
• Understand which articles and topics resonate with our audience

4. AI-Generated Content

Content on procure.blog is generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools, including Perplexity for research and AI writing systems for article creation. While we review content for accuracy, articles are primarily produced by AI. We disclose this so you can make informed decisions about the information you consume on our site.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored and processed using the following services:

• Supabase: Your email address (if provided) is stored securely in our Supabase database, which provides encryption at rest and in transit.
• Vercel: Our website is hosted on Vercel, which handles web traffic and may process server logs including IP addresses.
• PostHog: Analytics data is processed and stored by PostHog in accordance with their privacy practices.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with the third-party service providers listed above (Supabase, Vercel, PostHog) as necessary to operate the site. These providers act as data processors on our behalf.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@procure.blog.

8. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at support@procure.blog.

9. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time, after which we will delete your email address within 30 days. Analytics data is retained according to PostHog's standard retention policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at support@procure.blog.