Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how FocusFind ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our service.

1) Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials (managed by Clerk)
• Usage Data: Search queries, research results, bookmarks, bundles, and other content you create or save
• Payment Information: Billing details processed by Stripe (we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Analytics Data: With your consent, we collect anonymized usage statistics via PostHog to improve our service
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for service functionality

2) How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the FocusFind service
• Process searches and deliver research results
• Manage your account, subscriptions, and billing
• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3) AI & Third-Party Processing

FocusFind uses AI models (including OpenAI and Anthropic) to process your search queries and generate results. Your queries may be sent to these providers to deliver our service. We use API agreements that prohibit these providers from using your data to train their models.

4) Data Sharing & Disclosure

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who help operate our service (Clerk for authentication, Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting, etc.)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5) Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account at any time from your Account page, which will remove your personal data within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.

6) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent for analytics tracking
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@focusfind.net

7) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and service functionality. With your consent, we use PostHog for analytics. You can manage your analytics consent on our Consent page at any time.

8) Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10) Children's Privacy

FocusFind is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by email or in-app notification. Continued use of FocusFind after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12) Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at support@focusfind.net