Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Checks & Balances AI ("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 AI-powered strategic planning platform at checksbalances.ai (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials through our identity provider (Clerk).
• Organization Data: Company name, industry, and business description you provide when setting up your workspace.
• Strategy Content: Strategic plans, aspirations, decisions, and other content you create within the platform.
• Communications: Messages and conversations you have with our AI agents and support team.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including features used, pages visited, and actions taken.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain sessions and improve the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your strategic planning requests and deliver AI-generated insights
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Communicate with you about the Service, including updates and support
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing and Data

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to analyze your strategic inputs and generate recommendations. Your content may be processed by third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI and Anthropic) to deliver the Service. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.

We do not use your proprietary business data to train AI models. Your strategic content remains confidential and is only used to provide you with the Service.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in providing the Service (hosting, authentication, AI processing, analytics).
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
• With Your Consent: When you direct us to share information with third parties.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure authentication through Clerk
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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 information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@checksbalances.ai.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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