Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Argcrux ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our visual argument analysis platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Authentication credentials (managed by Auth0)
  • Profile information you choose to provide

Content You Create

We store the content you create on our platform, including:

  • Argument trees and scenarios
  • Argument titles and text content
  • Relationships between arguments
  • Comments and annotations
  • Sharing and collaboration settings

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with Argcrux:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and date of visits
  • Anonymous usage analytics via Phaser analytics

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze platform usage
  • Improve our services

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your authentication and manage your account
  • Enable collaboration features and sharing
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party service providers:

  • Auth0: Authentication and identity management (see Auth0's privacy policy)
  • Phaser: Anonymous usage analytics for game engine optimization
  • Hosting providers: For server infrastructure and data storage

Public Content

Content you mark as "public" or share with the community may be visible to other users. You control the visibility settings of your scenarios and argument trees.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication via Auth0
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure database storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

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

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

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 purposes. Public scenarios may remain available unless you delete them before closing your account.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at argrcrux-privacy@matheusd.com.

Children's Privacy

Argcrux is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Argcrux, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and third-party service providers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

  • Contract: To provide services you've requested
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Argcrux after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: