Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account data — Name, email address, and profile information collected via Clerk authentication (Google OAuth or email/password)
• Payment data — Payment method details and transaction history handled by Stripe. We do not store raw card numbers on our servers.
• Content data — Ideas, teaser text, images, and other content you submit to the platform
• Usage data — Pages visited, actions taken, IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically
• Communications — Emails and messages you send to us or receive from the platform via Resend

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process payments and payouts via Stripe Connect
• Deliver purchased content to buyers
• Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, payout notifications)
• Improve the platform and develop new features
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Clerk — Authentication and user management. See Clerk Privacy Policy
• Stripe — Payment processing and creator payouts. See Stripe Privacy Policy
• Uploadthing — File and image storage for idea content and profile photos
• Resend — Transactional email delivery
• Vercel — Hosting and infrastructure. See Vercel Privacy Policy

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it (for example, financial transaction records required for tax purposes, which are retained for 7 years).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — Request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Export — Request a machine-readable export of your data
• Opt-out — Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

6. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. The following types of cookies are used:

• Essential cookies — Required for authentication and core platform functionality
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how users interact with the platform (may be disabled)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage, and limited access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.