Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Foresights ("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 community platform and related services (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, profile bio, expertise areas, and optional profile details (location, website, social media handles).
• User-Generated Content: Threads, articles, experiments, comments, and other content you post on the platform.
• Waitlist Information: Email, name, reason for joining, and LinkedIn URL (optional) when you request an invite.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
• Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized performance metrics and page view data.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process your account registration and manage your membership
• Enable community features including posting, commenting, and searching
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, invitation codes)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent spam, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (display name, bio, expertise) and content you post are visible to other members. You may post anonymously for certain content types.

4.2 With Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Email Service Providers: Transactional email delivery

These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

4.3 For Legal Purposes

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 All Users

• Access: View your profile and content through your account settings.
• Update: Edit your profile information at any time.
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Export: Request a copy of your personal data.

5.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

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

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

5.3 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

5.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may retain certain information after account deletion for:

• Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
• Dispute resolution and enforcement of our agreements
• Fraud prevention and security purposes

User-generated content may be retained in anonymized form to maintain the integrity of community discussions.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Row Level Security (RLS) policies for database access control
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Secure authentication using magic links (passwordless)

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

8. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted in the United States and India. If you access our Service from outside these regions, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days, or sooner as required by applicable law.