Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Determine, we collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Your email address and password (securely hashed) when you register for an account.
• Content you create: Project entries, reflections, research notes, ratings, and any other data you input into the application.
• Usage data: Basic information about how you interact with the service, such as pages visited and features used, to help us improve the product.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Determine service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Respond to your requests and provide support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard infrastructure and encryption. We use Supabase as our database provider, which employs encryption at rest and in transit. While we take all reasonable precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Determine:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Google OAuth: Optional sign-in via Google account

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data will not be shared with any third party unless required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and account
• Export: Request an export of your data in a portable format

7. Cookies

Determine uses essential cookies and local storage to manage your authentication session. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

8. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify impacted users as promptly as possible and take all necessary steps to mitigate the impact. We will also notify relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you directly. Continued use of Determine after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us through the feedback channels available within the application.