Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Verified, Inc. ("we", "us", "our", or "SparkAngles") operates the SparkAngles service. This Privacy Policy outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you use our service at sparkangles.com and associated applications. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, company name, and password when you create an account.
• Business Profile Data: Industry, company size, business focus areas, and custom preferences you provide to personalize your briefs.
• Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information, which are processed securely through Stripe and never stored directly on our servers.
• Usage Data: Briefs generated, articles viewed, features accessed, time spent, browser type, IP address, and device information.
• Communication Data: Support inquiries, feedback, survey responses, and email communications.
• Cookies and Tracking: Session identifiers, authentication tokens, and analytics data via cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the SparkAngles service.
• To generate personalized news briefs and intelligence tailored to your business.
• To process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe.
• To send you service updates, alerts, and administrative notices.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• To improve our service through analysis of usage patterns and feature performance.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
• To send marketing communications (only if you have opted in).

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use the following third-party services to operate SparkAngles:

• Supabase: Database and authentication service. User account data, business profiles, and brief metadata are stored securely with Supabase.
• Stripe: Payment processing. Financial information is handled exclusively by Stripe and never stored on our infrastructure.
• Resend: Email service for transactional emails, notifications, and contact form submissions.
• Anthropic (Claude API): AI-powered brief generation. Your business profile and article content are processed through Claude to generate personalized insights. We do not store indefinitely; data used for processing is encrypted in transit.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information only when legally required, to comply with law enforcement requests, or to prevent fraud and security violations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and analyze how you use SparkAngles. Cookies include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns to improve the service.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link in emails or your account settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sparkangles.com with "Data Rights Request" in the subject line.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against all data breaches, but we commit to continuous security improvements and incident response protocols.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion at any time. We retain backup copies for up to 30 days. Billing records are retained for 7 years to comply with tax regulations.

9. International Users

SparkAngles is operated in the United States. If you access SparkAngles from outside the US, you consent to the transfer of your information to the US and its storage and use as described in this policy.

10. Children's Privacy

SparkAngles is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of data collection from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of SparkAngles after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: