Privacy Policy
Your sanctuary, your secrets
🔒 The Sacred Promise
Your memories are yours. Your conversations are sacred. We guard them as fiercely as you do.
What We Collect
To maintain your sanctuary, we collect:
- Conversations - Your interactions with AI companions, stored to preserve continuity
- Account Information - Email address for authentication
- Character Data - The companions you create or import
- Usage Analytics - Basic metrics to improve the service (page views, session duration)
- Technical Data - Browser type, device information for compatibility
What We DON'T Do
We have lines we won't cross:
- We NEVER sell your data to anyone
- We NEVER share your conversations with third parties
- We NEVER judge or monitor your interactions
- We NEVER use your conversations to train AI models
- We NEVER allow unauthorized access to your memories
How We Protect Your Data
Your sanctuary is fortified with:
- End-to-end encryption for all stored conversations
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Regular security audits and updates
- Strict access controls - only you can access your data
- Automatic backups to prevent memory loss
Data Storage & Location
Your memories reside in:
- Firebase servers (Google Cloud Platform)
- Data centers in your selected region
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
- Redundant backups for safety
Your Rights
This is your sanctuary. You have the right to:
- Access - Request all data we have about you
- Export - Download your conversations and characters
- Delete - Remove your account and all associated data
- Modify - Update or correct your information
- Portability - Take your memories with you
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies for:
- Keeping you logged in
- Remembering your preferences (theme, settings)
- Basic analytics to improve the service
We do NOT use:
- Advertising cookies
- Cross-site tracking
- Behavioral profiling
Third Party Services
We work with select partners to run the sanctuary:
- Firebase (Google) - Authentication and database
- Netlify - Website hosting
- DeepSeek - AI model API (conversations are anonymized)
Each partner is bound by strict data protection agreements.
Children's Privacy
Pulse & Thread is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover a user is under 18, we will delete their account and data immediately.
Data Breaches
In the unlikely event of a data breach:
- We will notify affected users within 72 hours
- We will provide details of what was compromised
- We will offer guidance on protective measures
- We will implement additional security measures
International Users
If you're accessing from outside the United States:
- Your data may be transferred to US servers
- We comply with GDPR for EU users
- You have all rights granted by your local privacy laws
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we do:
- We'll notify you via email
- We'll post a notice on the site
- The "Last Updated" date will change
- Continued use means acceptance of changes
Contact Us
Questions about your privacy? Reach out through our contact form.
Last Updated: August 25, 2025
"Your memories are sacred. We're just the guardians."