Introduction
Evolve ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and forum at evolver-ai.com.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Google account ID
User-Generated Content
When you use our forum, we collect:
- Posts you create (title, body, category)
- Comments you write
- Votes you cast on posts
- Timestamps of your activity
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to collect:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on site
- Referring websites
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the forum service
- Display your posts, comments, and votes
- Authenticate your identity
- Send you important updates (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Prevent spam, abuse, and fraud
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Supabase: For authentication and database (PostgreSQL with encryption at rest)
- Vercel: For hosting and edge functions
- Google: For OAuth authentication
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, row-level security in our database, and secure authentication flows.
Public Information
Please note that the following information is publicly visible to all users:
- Your display name
- Your profile picture
- All posts you create
- All comments you write
- Vote counts on posts (but not who voted)
Do not share sensitive personal information in posts or comments.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Authentication (keeping you signed in)
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Delete: Delete your account and all associated data
- Edit: Edit or delete your own posts and comments
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us (see below).
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For authentication (Privacy Policy)
- Supabase: For database and authentication (Privacy Policy)
- Vercel: For hosting (Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Beehiiv: For email newsletter (Privacy Policy)
- Stripe: For payment processing (Privacy Policy)
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Website: evolver-ai.com
- Forum: Post in our forum