Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fact Checker ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fact-checking service. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture
• Content: Text you submit for fact-checking
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store credit card details
• Communications: Messages you send to us through contact forms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, fact-checks performed, timestamps
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies and analytics cookies (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining the fact-checking service
• Processing transactions and managing subscriptions
• Sending service-related communications
• Improving and personalizing the service
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Fact-check history is retained for your reference. You can delete your account at any time through the Settings page, which will permanently remove your data from our systems within 30 days.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate (Stripe for payments, cloud hosting)
• AI Providers: For processing fact-checks (content is anonymized where possible)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Object: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, use the Settings page or contact us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including: encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure database storage, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function. These include session cookies for authentication and security tokens. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the Service. We may use privacy-focused analytics to improve our service. These cookies can be disabled.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at our contact page.