Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Reasoning Log. 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 service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and optional username
• OAuth Provider Data: Profile information from Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, or Twitter (including profile pictures, usernames, and public profile URLs)
• User Content: Reasoning posts (markdown content), space names, tags, and public/private settings
• Social Connections: Follow relationships with other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Session Data: Authentication tokens stored in your browser's local storage
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Authentication: To verify your identity and maintain secure access to your account
• Core Functionality: To provide reasoning log features, spaces, and social interactions
• Profile Display: To show verification badges and social media connections
• Content Management: To store and display your reasoning posts and spaces
• Communication: To send important service updates (we do not send marketing emails)
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Public Content: Reasoning posts and spaces marked as "public" are visible to all users
• Profile Information: Your display name, username, and verification badges are visible to other users
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality)

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Session tokens with expiration

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

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information via Settings
• Deletion: Request account and data deletion
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Disconnect OAuth providers or delete your account
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@reasoninglog.com

8. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store:

• Session authentication tokens
• Privacy consent preferences
• User interface preferences

You can clear local storage through your browser settings, but this will log you out.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. 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. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: