Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Arcplot ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share information about you. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the information we collect when you use our website at arcplot.com (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
  • Profile Information: You may optionally provide additional information such as a display name or profile picture.
  • User Content: If you contribute to our database, we collect the story analysis data you submit.
  • Communications: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your messages.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages viewed, films searched, and comparisons made.
  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you access our Service, including your IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and display your contributions to the database
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Personalize and improve your experience

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Content: Your username and contributions to the database are publicly visible.
  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: For authentication and database services
  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics
  • Google Analytics: For usage analytics (if enabled)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

6. Data Retention

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

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

  • Access: You can access your account information through your profile settings.
  • Update: You can update your account information at any time.
  • Delete: You can delete your account by contacting us.
  • Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Users

Our Service is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@arcplot.com