Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number (for SMS notifications), and profile details
Google Sign-In Data: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture
Learning Activity: Course progress, video viewing history, quiz responses, and replay access
AI Chat Data: Conversations with our AI assistant and token usage
Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction analytics
Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference settings

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide access to cohort learning materials and live sessions
Track your learning progress and course completion
Send important updates about your cohort via email or SMS
Process payments for additional AI tokens
Improve our platform based on usage patterns
Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations

How You Sign In

There are two ways to sign in, and both are passwordless:

Google: we receive only your name, email address and profile picture. We never receive your Google password, and we cannot read your Gmail, Drive, contacts or calendar
A one-time link sent to your email address: used by store and Animus customers who do not sign in with Google. The link expires one hour after it is sent

We do not post anything anywhere on your behalf.

Information Sharing

We never sell your personal data. We share information only in these cases:

Service Providers: Supabase (authentication), Stripe (payments), Dropbox (video storage)
Cohort Members: Your name may be visible to other members in your cohort
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

Data Retention

We retain your data according to these guidelines:

Account Data: Kept while your account is active
Learning History: Retained for 3 years after course completion
AI Chat History: Stored for 90 days
Payment Records: Kept for 7 years for tax compliance

Data Security

We protect your data with:

End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
Secure cloud infrastructure with regular backups
Limited access controls for staff
Regular security audits and updates
Two-factor authentication option for your account

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correct: Update inaccurate information
Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Receive your data in a portable format
Restrict: Limit how we use your information
Object: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, visit our Data Deletion Request page or email us.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For EU and California residents:

You have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA regulations
We process data based on legitimate interests and consent
You can withdraw consent at any time
We respond to all data requests within 30 days

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: cohort@ancientfuturecollective.com

Data Deletion: Submit a request

Ancient Future Collective
Lafayette, LA 70506