Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Payment information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
• Profile information: Any additional information you choose to add to your account
• Communications: Messages you send to us through support channels

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and actions taken within the service
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar technologies: See our Cookie Policy

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve Today in History
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our service. Necessary cookies are required for the service to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies help us understand how you use Today in History so we can improve it. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your cookie preferences at any time.

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. We do not track you across other websites. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Usage analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form and is not linked to your identity after account deletion.

Your Rights

For all users

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

For users in the European Union (GDPR)

• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For users in California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell or share your personal information as defined by the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@downshift.dev. We will respond within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA requests).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS), encryption at rest for sensitive data, and regular security reviews.

International Data Transfers

Today in History is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Today in History is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Today in History after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: privacy@downshift.dev

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