Legal
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Here's how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Important Notice
This is placeholder legal text for demonstration purposes only. This privacy policy is not final and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel and privacy experts before WeReally launches. Do not rely on this text for actual legal compliance.
Transparency
We're clear about what data we collect and how we use it.
Security
Your data is encrypted and protected with industry-standard security.
Your Control
You can access, export, or delete your data at any time.
No Selling
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Name, email, password, profile details
- Contributions: Posts, comments, attestations, and source attribution data
- Communications: Messages to support, other users, or communities
- Payment information: Bank account or payment method for revenue distribution
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, interaction patterns
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
- Cookies and similar technologies: See our Cookie Policy below
- Log data: Access times, errors, performance metrics
Information From Third Parties
- Authentication providers: If you sign in with Google, GitHub, etc.
- Payment processors: Transaction confirmation and verification data
- Analytics services: Aggregated usage statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
Platform Operations
- Provide and maintain WeReally's features and functionality
- Process contributions, attestations, and community governance
- Calculate trust scores and revenue distributions
- Facilitate licensing agreements and payments
Communication
- Send important updates about your account and activity
- Notify you of community decisions, attestations, and revenue
- Respond to your support requests and questions
- Send optional newsletters and feature announcements (you can opt out)
Improvement and Analytics
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
- Test new features and optimize user experience
- Understand community behavior and needs
- Generate aggregated, anonymized statistics
Legal and Security
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
- Comply with legal requirements and requests
- Protect the rights and safety of our users
3. How We Share Your Information
Public Information
- Your profile, contributions, and attestations are public by default
- Community members can see your trust scores and contribution history
- Search engines may index your public contributions
- You can adjust privacy settings for some information
Community Members
- Other community members can see your contributions and activity within their community
- Community moderators can see additional moderation-related information
- Licensing partners can see aggregated contribution data (not individual identities)
Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Cloudflare, etc.)
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Analytics services (privacy-focused only)
- Email and communication services
- All providers are bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements
- We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of WeReally, users, or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)
What We DON'T Share
- We never sell your personal data to advertisers or data brokers
- We don't share your email or private messages without permission
- We don't provide AI training partners with your personal information
4. Your Privacy Rights
Access and Portability
- Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Export your contributions, attestations, and history
- Access your data in machine-readable formats
Correction and Updates
- Update your profile and account information at any time
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request updates to source attribution records
Deletion
- Delete your account and associated data (with some exceptions)
- Request removal of specific contributions
- Note: Some data may be retained for legal compliance or in anonymized form
- Community-licensed data remains available per licensing agreements
Opt-Out Rights
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Disable certain analytics tracking
- Limit data collection where possible
- Object to automated decision-making (like trust score calculations)
Regional Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- EU users have rights under GDPR including data portability and erasure
- California users have rights under CCPA including disclosure and opt-out
- We comply with applicable regional privacy laws
- Contact privacy@wereally.com to exercise your rights
5. Data Security
Security Measures
- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and threats
Your Responsibilities
- Keep your password secure and don't share it
- Enable two-factor authentication (recommended)
- Report security concerns immediately
- Be cautious about what personal information you include in public posts
Breach Notification
- We will notify you of data breaches as required by law
- Notifications include information about the breach and steps to take
- We work to contain and remediate breaches quickly
6. Cookies and Tracking
How We Use Cookies
- Essential cookies: Required for login, security, and core functionality
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics cookies: Understand how you use the platform (privacy-focused)
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
Managing Cookies
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings
- Disabling essential cookies may limit functionality
- We respect Do Not Track signals where possible
- Clear your cookies anytime to reset tracking
7. Data Retention
How Long We Keep Data
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Contributions: Indefinitely (they're part of the knowledge base)
- Usage logs: 90 days for analytics, longer for security/legal
- Payment data: As required for tax and financial compliance (typically 7 years)
After Account Deletion
- Your personal information is removed within 30 days
- Public contributions may remain (attributed to 'Deleted User')
- Some data retained for legal compliance
- Community-licensed knowledge remains available
8. International Data Transfers
Where We Store Data
- Data is stored on servers in the United States
- We use EU-approved transfer mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses)
- Data is protected regardless of location
- We comply with regional data protection laws
9. Children's Privacy
Age Requirements
- WeReally is not intended for children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
- Users 13-18 must have parental consent
- If we learn we have data from a child under 13, we will delete it
10. Changes to This Policy
Updates
- We may update this privacy policy from time to time
- Material changes will be announced via email and on the platform
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- Review this page periodically for updates
11. Contact Us
Privacy Questions
- Email: privacy@wereally.com
- Address: [Company Address - To Be Determined]
- Data Protection Officer: [To Be Appointed]
- We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days
Your Privacy, Simplified
We know privacy policies are long. Here's the bottom line:
- We collect data to run the platform and improve it
- Your contributions are public, but your personal data stays private
- We never sell your data to third parties
- You can access, export, or delete your data anytime
- We use industry-standard security to protect your information
- You have rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws
Questions? Contact us at privacy@wereally.com
Questions About Privacy?
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.