Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
BackedBy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Discord or GitHub, we receive:
- Your email address
- Your username/display name
- Your profile picture (if available)
- OAuth provider ID
Content You Create
We store the evidence cards you create, including claims, sources, confidence levels, and any rationale you provide.
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views and feature usage to improve the service. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the service
- Authenticate your identity
- Display your public content to other users
- Send important service notifications
- Improve and develop new features
- Prevent abuse and maintain security
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:
- Public Content: Claims marked as “public” are visible to anyone
- Unlisted Content: Accessible only via direct link
- Private Content: Visible only to you
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting providers)
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides encryption at rest and in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies only for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Discord/GitHub: OAuth authentication
- Render: Hosting
These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.
9. Children's Privacy
BackedBy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
10. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the service. Your continued use 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 through our GitHub repository.