Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Ground Truth ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website itsgroundtruth.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you create an account or subscribe, we may collect your name, email address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, and we do not store your full credit card details on our servers.

Authentication Data: If you sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.

Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you access our Service, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process your subscription and manage your account
• Send you newsletters and content you have subscribed to
• Communicate with you about your account or our services
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting, Neon for database services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We also use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sam@itsgroundtruth.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you cancel your subscription or request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: sam@itsgroundtruth.com

Website: itsgroundtruth.com