Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 7, 2024
Introduction
Vericy takes your privacy seriously. We’ve done our best to keep our Privacy policy straightforward,and hope you read it all.
What Data We Collect
We collect and use only the minimum data necessary to provide our service:
- Email address (only if you choose to log in)
- Your online interactions and nudges to brands are recorded as part of your online activity data
- We collect and analyze search queries and clicks on search results to improve our brand database. This data is not linked to individual user accounts and is not considered personal data.
- When using our Chrome extension, we collect website URLs and user interactions to provide privacy policy grading.
The analytics tool (Matomo) may collect some additional data like your IP address and device information, but we have limited control over this.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for these specific purposes:
- Providing our core service (privacy policy grading)
- Analyzing service usage to make improvements
- Ensuring the security of our service
We do not use your data for marketing or advertising, and we do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data when necessary, either with service providers (e.g., Vercel, AWS, OpenAI, SMTP 2G0) or as required by law, and always in an anonymized and aggregated form.
Data Control and User Options
We give you control over your data:
- You can opt-out of analytics tracking through your browser settings.
- You can choose not to provide your email or send nudges.
- You can delete your account and associated data at any time by emailing us at privacy@thalus.ai
To exercise these controls, visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@thalus.ai
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure data transfer (HTTPS)
- Secure data storage
- Regular security audits
- Secure user authentication
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Email Address: Stored until account deletion, then permanently deleted.
- Usage Data: Stored for up to 3 years from collection to inform product improvements, in a manner that protects user privacy.
User Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request access to your data.
- Rectification: You can correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data.
- Data Export: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
- Object to Processing: You can object to the processing of your data for purposes not related to the core service provision.
- Avoid Automated Decision-Making: You have the right to avoid decisions made based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.
Exercising Your Rights
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@thalus.ai. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and provide you with the necessary information and assistance.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email (if you have a login account) or post a notice on our website. You'll have the option to opt-out or close your account if you don't agree with the changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@thalus.ai
- Address: Thalus, Inc. In. 991 US 22 Bridgewater, NJ 08807