Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
Unity Chant ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in, we collect:
- Name and email address (from your authentication provider)
- Profile picture (if provided by your authentication provider)
Usage Information
When you use the Service, we collect:
- Ideas you submit to deliberations
- Votes you cast in voting cells
- Comments you post in discussions
- Deliberations you create or join
Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Service
- Authenticate your identity
- Facilitate deliberations and voting
- Send notifications about deliberations you're participating in
- Respond to support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With other participants: Your name and ideas are visible to other deliberation participants
- With service providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and email
- For legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
Public vs Private Deliberations
Public deliberations: Ideas, votes, and participant names are visible to all users.
Private deliberations: Only invited members can see content. Private deliberations require a paid subscription.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Cookies
We use essential cookies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Protect against fraud
We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all traffic
- Secure authentication via OAuth providers
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact us at galen.goodwick@icloud.com