Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BeliefTrack ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by BeliefTrack when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our Service and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Use our services
• Participate in discussions or activities
• Contact us with inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications

2.2 Authentication Data

Important: We use Clerk, a third-party authentication service, to manage user registration and login. No passwords are stored on our servers. Clerk handles all authentication securely, and we only receive basic profile information necessary for your account functionality.

2.3 Payment Information

Important: We use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, for all payment transactions. No credit card information or payment details are stored on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data securely according to PCI DSS standards.

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Service:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring URLs and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Service
• Understand and analyze how you use our Service
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you for customer service and support
• Send you updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Usage for Public Statistics

Important Notice: We may use non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) to create publicly available statistics and insights for our users and the general public. This includes:

• Aggregated usage patterns and trends
• General demographic insights (without personal identifiers)
• Platform engagement metrics
• Community activity statistics

Privacy Protection: All such statistics are created using anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be used to identify individual users. Personal information is never included in these public statistics.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to support our Service:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management services
• Stripe: Payment processing services
• Other service providers for analytics, hosting, and customer support

5.2 Data Sales Policy

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We have never sold personal data, and we do not have any plans to sell personal data in the future.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including national security or law enforcement requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure third-party integrations with Clerk and Stripe
• Regular monitoring for security threats

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our Service and as described in this Privacy Policy. We also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Service to function
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure your data is treated securely.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We will also provide notice through our Service or via email for material changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website or support channels. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have.

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, and the right to delete your personal information.

15. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, update, or delete your personal information, and the right to data portability.