Consensus Check Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Consensus Check ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use Consensus Check. By using our service, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Account Information
- Email address (required for account creation)
- Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile or proposals
3.2 Proposal and Response Data
We collect and retain the content of proposals and responses you submit to our platform. This information helps us understand how users interact with our tool and allows us to improve our service.
3.3 Usage and Traffic Data
We use standard tracking and analytics tools to collect:
- IP addresses
- Browser type
- Device information
- Usage patterns
- Website interactions
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- User authentication and account management
- Improving our service and user experience
- Understanding user behavior and platform usage
- Responding to user support requests
- Maintaining platform security
5. Data Retention
We retain your data indefinitely. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
6.1 Confidentiality
- Proposal content remains strictly confidential
- We will not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties
6.2 Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Heroku (hosting)
- Mongodb (Database)
- Heroku (Server Management)
- Backblaze (Document Storage)
- Netlify (Frontend Application Hosting)
These services may have access to your information solely to perform services on our behalf.
7. User Rights and Controls
7.1 Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time. Upon account deletion, all associated personal data will be removed from our systems.
7.2 Data Access and Corrections
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
8. Security Measures
We implement standard data protection procedures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit
- Secure access controls
- Regular security assessments
- Protection against unauthorized access
9. Regulatory Compliance
9.1 GDPR (European Union)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
9.2 CCPA (California)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
10. Consent
By creating an account or submitting a proposal on Consensus Check, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]