Privacy Policy for Nikhara™

1. Information We Collect

• Account Data: email, username, display name.
• Analytics Data: device type, region, time spent, pages visited (via PostHog).
• Usage Data: AI brief generation inputs, selected categories/niches, and search terms.
• Community Data: uploaded projects, likes, upvotes, reports, and comments.

2. How We Use the Information

We use data to:

• Deliver and improve services.
• Manage tokens and generation limits.
• Verify users.
• Detect abuse, spam, or suspicious activity.
• Display community and leaderboard metrics.
• Communicate necessary updates or support responses.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in.
• Track token usage and preferences.
• Collect non-personal analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser anytime, but some features may stop working properly.

4. Data Retention

• User Interactions on the platform.
• Deleted accounts have all personal data removed; anonymized projects remain.
• Moderated briefs remain unlisted but are retained internally.

5. Data Sharing and Safety

We do not sell or rent data. We share limited information with trusted third parties:

• PostHog for performance data

All connections are encrypted (HTTPS). AI and moderation filters are automated but reviewed by humans when flagged.

6. Children's Information

Nikhara™ does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13 years old. If you believe a child has provided such data, contact us immediately for account and data removal.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available at https://nikharabrief.vercel.app/privacypolicy.

8. Consent

By using Nikhara™, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.