Privacy Policy

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and encrypted password.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you use TrueSift, including fact-check requests, verification history, and feature usage.

Technical Information: We collect browser type, IP address, device information, and usage analytics to improve our service.

Content Data: Text and claims you submit for fact-checking are processed through our AI systems but are not stored permanently.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our fact-checking services
• Manage your account and subscription
• Send important updates about your account or service changes
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (Stripe for payments, OpenAI/Claude for AI processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of TrueSift, our users, or others
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and authorization systems
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access controls for our team
• Secure hosting on Railway with SOC 2 compliance

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@truesift.dev.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Usage data: 2 years for analytics and improvement
• Fact-check content: Processed in real-time, not permanently stored
• Payment information: Managed by Stripe according to their retention policies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Preferences and settings
• Analytics through Plausible (privacy-focused, no personal data tracked)
• Service functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email to your registered address
• Displaying a notice in our extension or dashboard

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: