Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Authentication credentials (stored securely via Supabase Auth)
• GitHub profile information (if you sign up with GitHub)

1.2 Pod and Habit Data

We collect information related to your pod participation:

• Pod names and descriptions
• Habit names and descriptions
• Check-in status (done, missed, waiting)
• Check-in dates
• Pod membership and role (admin/member)

1.3 Usage Data

We may collect information about how you use the service, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the service
• Device information (browser type, operating system)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Knot service
• Process your check-ins and display them to your pod members
• Send you notifications about pod activity (if enabled)
• Authenticate your account and secure your data
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Communicate with you about service updates

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Within Your Pod

Your check-in status, habit commitments, and display name are visible to other members of your pod. This is a core feature of the service for accountability purposes.

3.2 Third-Party Services

We use Supabase for:

• Authentication and user management
• Database storage
• Real-time data synchronization

We share only the minimum necessary data with Supabase to provide these services. Supabase has its own privacy policy which governs their use of your data.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication via Supabase Auth
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Access controls to limit who can view your data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

5.1 Account Data

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except as required by law.

5.2 Pod and Check-in Data

Pod and check-in data is retained to maintain the accountability history of your pod. If you leave a pod, your historical check-in data remains visible to pod members for transparency. You may request deletion of this data by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of certain data collection
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website or by email.

7. Children's Privacy

Knot is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or by email at the contact information provided on our site.