Fact Check

Last updated: November 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fact Check ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and Chrome extension.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and extension, including:

Personal identifiers such as name and email address when you create an account or sign in with Google OAuth
Payment information when you subscribe to our service (processed securely through our payment processor, Stripe)
Usage data such as pages visited, features used, and time spent on the service
Device information including browser type, IP address, and operating system
Content you fact-check using our extension (only when necessary to provide the service)
Referral codes if you participate in our referral program
Google account information (email, name) when you use "Sign in with Google" - this is provided by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and manage your account
Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Understand how users interact with our services
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Develop new features and services

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Stripe - for payment processing (we do not store your full payment card details)
- Zeptomail - for sending transactional and subscription emails
- Google - when you use "Sign in with Google" authentication
- Hosting and cloud service providers necessary to operate the Service
Government bodies or law enforcement when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

When you use "Sign in with Google," Google may collect and process your information according to their Privacy Policy. We only receive the information you authorize Google to share (typically email and name).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law (typically within 72 hours as required by GDPR).

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data
Restriction or objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service to you
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records, subscription transactions)
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Protect our legitimate business interests

When 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 or business purposes (such as transaction records).

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, security)
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service (we may use services like Google Analytics)
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information immediately. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child under 16 should contact us at dylan@chromefactcheck.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. When we transfer personal data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EEA, we process your personal information based on:

Contract: To provide the Service you requested (processing payments, managing your account)
Legitimate Interest: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., optional analytics)
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws (e.g., tax records, data breach notifications)

12. Marketing Communications

We may send you promotional emails about our Service, special offers, or other information we think you may find interesting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
Contacting us at dylan@chromefactcheck.com
Updating your account preferences

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional emails related to your account (e.g., subscription confirmations, password resets, service updates).

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date
Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under data protection laws such as GDPR (UK/EEA) or CCPA (California). These rights may include:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dylan@chromefactcheck.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: dylan@chromefactcheck.com