Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account:

• Email address - For account identification and communication
• Password - Encrypted and securely stored
• OAuth provider data - When using Apple, Google, or Microsoft sign-in (name, email, profile photo if provided)

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Fact check queries and results
• Usage statistics (number of checks, search queries)
• App interactions and feature usage
• Device information (device type, OS version, app version)
• Error logs and crash reports

1.3 Content You Submit

When using the service:

• URLs and web content for fact-checking
• Text content you paste or share
• YouTube video transcripts
• PDF documents (content extracted for analysis)
• Chat messages with the AI assistant

1.4 Payment Information

• Apple In-App Purchases: Processed by Apple. We receive transaction receipts and subscription status only.
• Stripe Payments: Payment details handled by Stripe. We store only subscription status and plan information.

1.5 Guest Mode Data

When using Guest Mode (no account):

• Data stored locally on your device only
• No server-side tracking or storage
• Limited to 10 recent fact checks
• Automatically deleted after 7 days or when app uninstalled

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Third-Party Services

FactCheck integrates with third-party services. Your data may be shared with:

3.1 AI Services

• OpenAI (GPT models) - Content processed through OpenAI's API
  View OpenAI Privacy Policy →
• Anthropic (Claude models) - Content processed through Anthropic's API
  View Anthropic Privacy Policy →

3.2 Search Services

• Brave Search - URLs and search queries sent to Brave's API
  View Brave Privacy Policy →

3.3 Infrastructure Services

• Supabase - Database and authentication hosting
  View Supabase Privacy Policy →
• Stripe - Payment processing for web subscriptions
  View Stripe Privacy Policy →
• RevenueCat - In-app purchase management (iOS)
  View RevenueCat Privacy Policy →

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Locations

• User accounts: Supabase (US servers)
• Fact check history: PostgreSQL database
• API keys (BYOK): Local device storage (encrypted)
• Guest data: Local device storage only

4.2 Security Measures

• All data transmitted via HTTPS encryption
• Passwords hashed with industry-standard algorithms
• API keys encrypted in secure device storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

4.3 Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Fact check history: Retained indefinitely unless you delete your account
• Usage logs: Retained for 90 days
• Deleted accounts: Personal data deleted, analytics anonymized within 30 days

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access Your Data

View your account information, subscription details, and fact check history in the app.

5.2 Delete Your Data

Delete your account at any time through the Account screen. This action:

• Permanently deletes your email, name, and user ID
• Removes all payment and subscription data
• Anonymizes analytics data (user association removed)
• Cancels active subscriptions
• Cannot be undone

5.3 Export Your Data

Request a copy of your data by contacting privacy@ideasquantified.com

5.4 Opt-Out Options

• Use Guest Mode (no server-side data storage)
• Use BYOK mode (API calls go directly to third parties)

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to Know: Request details about personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights: privacy@ideasquantified.com

7. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area:

• Legal Basis: Consent, contract performance, legitimate interests
• Data Controller: Ideas Quantified
• Data Transfers: Data may be transferred to US servers with appropriate safeguards
• Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, objection
• Data Anonymization: Upon account deletion, personal identifiers removed while analytics retained

8. Apple Privacy Requirements

8.1 Apple Sign In

When using Apple Sign In with "Hide My Email", Apple provides a private relay email address. We respect your privacy choice and communicate only through this relay.

8.2 iOS Privacy Labels

Our App Store privacy labels reflect:

• Linked to You: Email, user ID, usage data, identifiers
• Used to Track You: None - we don't use data for tracking
• Not Linked to You: Crash logs, diagnostics

9. Children's Privacy

FactCheck is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile app does not use cookies. Our web portal (accounts.ideasquantified.com) uses:

• Essential cookies: Session management and authentication
• No advertising cookies: We don't use ads or ad tracking

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information:

• We will notify you within 72 hours of discovery
• Describe the nature of the breach
• Explain steps we're taking to address it
• Provide guidance on protecting your account

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

Ideas Quantified
Privacy: privacy@ideasquantified.com
Support: support@ideasquantified.com
Website: accounts.ideasquantified.com